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pub & innkeepingLegal services for the
pub & innkeeping sector
Whether you’re acquiring your first venue or managing a large national estate, we tailor our legal services to your goals, with a focus on delivering real commercial value.
We work with clients across the spectrum—from independent start-ups and regional operators to national pub companies providing comprehensive legal support to pub operators across all aspects of their business
Our team can offer clear, practical advice on:
- Drafting and reviewing tenancy and franchise agreements
- Buying and selling managed or tenanted pub portfolios
- Estate management for pub groups and landlords
- Refinancing and securitisation of pub assets
- Acquisition of distressed assets from administrators or pre-pack sales
- Handling stock, fixtures and fittings during sales and transitions
- Employment and TUPE issues for transferring staff
- Advice on tax, VAT, and capital allowances
pub & innkeepingInnovative Legal Thinking for a Changing Sector
As the pub and hospitality industry evolves, operators are embracing new business models—from franchising and joint ventures to immersive customer experiences and flexible trading terms. At Horsley Law, our forward-thinking and commercially minded legal team will guide you through complex structures and help you build agreements that align with your long-term vision.
Why choose Horsley Law?
We’re not just lawyers—we’re strategic partners who understand your industry and with our deep legal expertise and sector-specific insight, can help you manage risk, protect your assets, and grow your pub business with confidence.
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So get in touch with Horsley Law today. We’ll help you stay one step ahead with confidence in this competitive market.
Our Pub & innkeeping services
Tenancy and franchise agreements
Drafting and reviewing all legal documents.
Buying and selling
Managed or tenanted pub portfolios.
Estate management
Assisting pub groups and landlords.
Refinancing and securitisation
Efficiently managing essential pub assets
Acquisition of distressed assets
From administrators or pre-pack sales
Handling stock, fixtures and fittings
During sales and transitions.
Employment and TUPE
Issues for transferring staff.
Advice on tax, VAT, and capital allowances
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What our clients sayTestimonials
What legal support is available for hospitality businesses?
We offer expert legal support for hotels, inns, and public houses—covering licensing, compliance, tenancy agreements, and professional protection.
Can you review tied pub tenancy agreements?
Yes, we assist licensees and tenants in reviewing brewery ties, lease obligations, and commercial terms to ensure fair and sustainable business operations.
What specific legal support is available for pubs, inns, and hotels?
We offer expert legal support covering licensing applications, trade tenancy agreements, regulatory compliance, and professional protection for hospitality operators.
What should I check before signing a tied pub tenancy?
Review the tie, rent, repair liabilities, assignment and exit terms, inventory and relevant regulatory protections before committing.
Does the Pubs Code apply to my tied pub tenancy?
It depends on the pub-owning business, type of agreement and applicable statutory rules. The position must be checked against your particular tenancy.
Can I challenge a pub rent review or rent assessment?
The contractual and statutory procedure may provide review or dispute options. Check all notice requirements and deadlines promptly.
Can I ask for a market rent only option for my pub?
A market rent only route may be available to qualifying tied tenants where statutory conditions and triggering events are met. Eligibility requires case-specific review.
Who pays for repairs to a tenanted pub?
Liability depends on the lease or tenancy, schedules of condition and any relevant duties imposed by law.
What happens to the premises licence when I buy or take over a pub?
Licensing arrangements need to be checked early, including the premises licence and designated premises supervisor where applicable.
Can you help with the purchase or sale of a pub business or portfolio?
The firm’s website describes support for managed and tenanted pub portfolio transactions, including assets and transitional matters. The precise scope should be agreed.
Do staff transfer automatically when a pub is sold?
TUPE may apply to qualifying business transfers. The structure of the transaction and employment arrangements need review.
My pub company is threatening forfeiture or termination. What should I do?
Preserve all notices and the tenancy, and seek urgent advice. Time limits and the grounds asserted may affect the options.
Can you advise an individual publican as well as a pub company?
The firm’s materials refer to support across the sector and to tenants and operators. We should confirm the particular service and any conflict position before accepting instructions.
