Pub & Innkeeping

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

01785 249033

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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01785 249033

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“Ash has been persistent and tenacious on behalf of his clients. From my point of view…he is the sort of Solicitor that I would want to represent me.”

GP ExpertMEDICAL NEGLIGENCE

“Adrian Le Monnier, our solicitor, worked tirelessly to ensure a speedy recovery from this devastating disaster. We even invited him to my granddaughter’s wedding. We have formed an eternal friendship with these very special people”

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“Ash’s involvement was total and one could feel his empathy…and determination to ensure a just settlement…His mastery of the case brief was excellent. X was fortunate in having Ash as his solicitor, for the high professional standard with which he managed the claim while maintaining a warm and personal relationship and genuine concern for his client”

Consultant Cardiothoracic SurgeonMEDICAL NEGLIGENCE

“I just want to also thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you’ve done you are a wonderful caring person and I couldn’t of got through this without you thank you so much. You have been absolutely amazing I know I’m a pain in the ass to deal with and I could not of felt any more supported and reassured no matter the circumstances thank you for everything again”

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