About The Licensing Guys
We provide expert advice and training to businesses in all licensing matters, from the grant of 'Personal' or 'Premises Licences' and 'Variations' through to representation at licensing hearings.
Complementing our turnkey solutions offering, we also provide a full planning applications and food safety service.
​We have over 25 years of experience of working with the Police, Council and Partners in the Licensing Regulation gaining 3 National Awards in recognition of that excellence. 
Our Team
Nick Semper is a lead consultant for the Licensing Guys. He attained a law degree whilst serving as a middle ranking Police Officer, achieving a Certificate of Outstanding Performance from the President of the Law Society. A recognised authority in licensing, pub watch schemes and crime reduction, Nick retired from the force having received the National PubWatch Police Officer 2016/17 as well as the High Sheriff's Commendation for 'Great & Valuable Services to the Community'.
Paul Neades has over 25 years experience in licensing and hospitality, consulting to both independent and multiple operator establishments, offering a thorough understanding of logistics and the retail operations of the industry . As a national award winning licensee, Paul now specialises in training, licensing compliance and food safety audits as well as being a regional representative for the National PubWatch scheme. 
​" We've used the Licensing Guys for the last couple of years now for our all licensing requirements - great to work with, quick coming back to you and most importantly they know their stuff! Thanks Nick and Paul "   James Manning - Shack Revolution

“ We used the services of The Licensing Guys to obtain our licence on our new taproom in Malvern, Despite numerous public representations Nick & Paul gave us the confidence to keep going and they successfully obtained our licence at the hearing, we highly recommend them and thank them for their great service”        Francis Casey – Malvern Hills Brewery