It has been three years since Walaiti Rathore, a former partner at an East Midland’s Law firm, set up Licensing Law Consultancy (LLC).
As he celebrates the firm's three-year anniversary this month, he reflects on what has been achieved so far.
Launched in February 2017, the business specialises in all aspects of licensing, gambling as well as licensing prosecutions and related regulatory law.
Walaiti, who is renowned for helping to bring top food and drink brands to the city, says he has built on his reputation for successfully dealing with the most challenging cases for independent, multiple and national operators as often reported in the press.
Back in February 2018, industry leaders from the world of licensing and hospitality arrived in Nottingham to celebrate the first birthday of LLC.
To mark this early milestone, a party was held at Crowne Plaza Hotel which was attended by local operators, landlords, investors and breweries as well as representatives from brands with a national and international presence.
At the event, Paul Chase, a former director of CPL Training Group, the UK’s top training provider for retail and hospitality, said: "It’s always less risky to remain in someone else’s organisation than to start your own. Starting Licensing Law Consultancy was therefore a brave step and one which testifies to Walaiti’s entrepreneurial spirit".
Walaiti is also a regional officer for the East Midlands Region of the Institute of Licensing.
Back in June 2019, Licensing Law Consultancy organised and hosted the first National Licensing Week (NLW) event at St James in Nottingham to celebrate and raise awareness of licensing and the role it plays in everyday lives.
NLW was in its fourth year but this was the first event of its kind.
The event was attended by members of the Institute of Licensing, National Licensing Week, Nottingham Business Improvement District, Pub Watch, Hospitality Association, other industry representatives such as the Gambling Commission and leading operators with a local and national presence as well as leading businesses and professionals from all sectors.
