Malcolm Ireland

Solicitor - Head of Leisure & Licensing

SRA ID: 411543

Malcolm heads Harrison Drury's licensing offering and leads the firm’s leisure specialism. On the licensing front, he has many years of experience in dealing with issues revolving around the sale of alcohol, regulated entertainment and late night refreshment including transfers, new licence applications, variations, the defence of review applications, appeals and judicial reviews. He is known for his solution-driven approach and his accomplished advocacy and has acted for a wide range of businesses, from individual bars through to regional breweries through to some of the largest pub companies in the United Kingdom. Malcolm also leads the Firm’s leisure specialism, coordinating a team of sector specialists across a range of legal disciplines to deliver a truly specialist service. Having worked in hospitality prior to embarking in a career in law, and having specialised in leisure throughout his legal career, Malcolm has an deep understanding of how the sector operates which enables concise communication with clients. Malcolm spends a great deal of time getting to know his clients and their aspirations, allowing the firm to understand their clients and deliver a tailored, effective service.