Suzanne Davies

Partner, Licensing / Gaming

T: + 44 (0) 20 7580 5721
F: + 44 (0) 20 7580 2251
E: scd@joelsonwilson.com

Suzanne is a Partner in Joelson Wilson's Licensing / Gaming team. She has a wealth of experience advising on all aspects of alcohol licensing as well as regulated entertainment, betting (land-based and remote) and gaming licensing. Her clients include independent pub, hotel and restaurant operators; casino and bingo operators; bookmakers and leisure groups and also individual entrepreneurs and licensees.

She also has a wealth of experience in Magistrates Courts and Crown Courts and before local authorities nationwide and advises on health and safety and other regulatory matters affecting the licensed trade.

Suzanne is a Contributing Editor of Smith and Monkcom's The Law of Gambling (3rd edition), Halsbury’s Laws of England: Betting, Gaming and Lotteries and Kolvin's Licensed Premises – Law and Practice. She also writes for The Publican and has appeared on Sky Television's Pub Channel.

Suzanne has been described in Chambers & Partners directory as " punchy and confident … a gutsy advocate in defence of her clients' interests".

Professional Memberships

Hotel Property Network Group
International Association of Gaming Advisors
Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers

Education

Liverpool Girls' College
Pennsylvania State University
University of Manchester

Qualified

1991

Career

Field Fisher Waterhouse
Blake Lapthorn
Edge and Ellison (now Hammond Suddards Edge)
Joelson Wilson  1997 – to date