Propel Legal Articles
Propel Legal Update: Brave New World – the advance of digital ID in hospitality by Jon Wallsgrove and Karen Lush
First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on 8th July 2026 Brave New World – the advance of digital ID in hospitality by Jon Wallsgrove and Karen Lush We are continually amazed by how rapidly technology is reshaping th...
Propel legal Briefing: The evolving challenge of evidence in licensing hearings by Michelle Hazlewood
First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on 13th May 2026 Over the years, I have appeared at countless licensing hearings, both before modern Licensing Sub Committees and, under the previous regime, before Magistrates who we...
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Propel legal Briefing: The power of the positives: a shift in licensing values by Patrick Robson
First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on 11th March 2026 The power of the positives: a shift in licensing values by Patrick Robson Anyone who has been through a licensing application or hearing will know the drill. Much ...
Propel legal Briefing: Dark kitchens: the rise of delivery-only food by Karen Lush
First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on 11th February 2026 Dark kitchens: the rise of delivery-only food by Karen Lush I recently came across the headline: “One in seven food delivery businesses in England are dar...
Propel legal Briefing: Business rates and beyond – what 2026 means for hospitality by Tim Shield
First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on 15th January 2026 Business rates and beyond – what 2026 means for hospitality by Tim Shield We had our annual meeting with our bank manager this week, during which I was ask...
Propel legal Briefing: A Christmas carol of licensing past, present and future by Jon Wallsgrove
First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on 10th December 2025 A Christmas carol of licensing past, present and future by Jon Wallsgrove For many people working through the Christmas season, productivity tends to drift...
Propel legal Briefing: A closer look at the proposed licensing reforms by Michelle Hazlewood
First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on 12th November 2025 A closer look at the proposed licensing reforms by Michelle Hazlewood It is not often the world of licensing competes for attention with the day’s bigger ...
Propel Legel Briefing: 12 licensing tips of Christmas by Michelle Hazlewood
First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on 8th October 2025 The John Gaunt & Partners 12 licensing tips of Christmas by Michelle Hazlewood As autumn arrives and the trees put on their brief but beautiful display of col...