Leisure

We act for a wide ranging client base in the leisure field, offering a spectrum of legal services including licensing, property, commercial, defamation and litigation services. We also cover all areas of employers’ and public liability issues - from major virus outbreaks at hotel chains and ceiling collapses at nightclubs, to Disability Discrimination Act cases and claims involving security staff. 

Our client base includes many well known, household name operators, running venues across the UK including:

  • Leisure parks, theme parks and attractions
  • Late night bar and nightclub operators
  • Health and fitness clubs
  • Premier league organisations
  • Hotel chains
  • Sporting venues
  • Bingo and gaming companies
  • Cinema chains
  • Eateries from household name fast food venues to luxury dining establishments run by celebrity chefs

We also have long standing history acting for major events which have included:

  • Tall Ships race
  • Liverpool Capital of Culture
  • Sporting events and competitions
  • Adventure racing

We offer the full range of events services including licensing, contracts with concessions, race rules and disputes, IP, contracts with race providers and participants and personal injury claims.

We have also delivered training to clients in this sector, including industry bodies, over many years.

Key Court of Appeal cases handled by the team include Laverton -v- Kiapasha (t/a Takeaway Supreme) and Babicki & Anor –v- Rowlands (A Firm).

 

Key contacts

David Scott
Partner
David Scott
Telephone
+44 (0) 151 600 8265
Email
david.scott@hilldickinson.com
Matthew Davies
Partner
Matthew Davies
Telephone
+44 (0) 151 600 8209
Email
matthew.davies@hilldickinson.com

 

Ranked firm in Chambers UK 2010

 

 

 

 

"The team is brilliant, I can’t speak any higher of them. They feel like an extension of our team. The results achieved are superb." Jan Axten, Insurance Manager, Bourne Leisure Limited

"Fielding a significant travel team, this firm is praised for its "exceptional experience of crisis and disaster response". With a particular reputation in the expedition, marine and aviation sectors, the team is "tremendously thorough, whilst also being friendly and approachable - you’d definitely want it on your side if you were facing a crisis." The group advises on regulatory matters, terms and conditions, health and safety issues and casualty response. "Exceptional lawyer" Matthew Davies…sources describe him as "immensely thoughtful and commercially astute - he always gives practical and effective solutions to legal issues". Partner Maria Pittordis is known as a "direct and straightforward lawyer who produces high-quality work and is always responsive and authoritative."
Chambers & Partners 2009