One of Northern Ireland’s leading commercial law firms, Foot Anstey McKees, is celebrating the rapid growth of its hospitality business, reporting a 2,000 per cent increase over the last five years.
Recognised as one of the largest licensing firms in Northern Ireland, the hospitality team has expanded from one to five specialist lawyers, offering clients a full-service legal solution, with deep sector knowledge and experience across retail, hospitality and leisure. The team is led by renowned licensing specialist, Linus Murray.
Over the last year alone, the firm has acted for some of Northern Ireland’s most established and fast-growing hospitality operators including Dunluce Lodge, The Regency, The Halt, Finn Lough, Trait, Charlie’s Pizza and Drip Coffee. This includes major new openings, regeneration projects and complex mixed-trade licensing applications.
Linus Murray of Foot Anstey McKees said: “Our hospitality clients operate in a uniquely competitive and regulated environment. They need more than legal advice, they require commercially driven solutions that help them open, expand and grow. That is exactly what we deliver at Foot Anstey McKees.
Our growth reflects the trust clients place in us to secure their licences, particularly mixed-trade licences, where specialist expertise makes a real difference. We thrive on complex instructions and by combining high-level commercial thinking with hands-on sector experience, we secure results that support business success and regional growth.
2025 has been a milestone year for Foot Anstey McKees and we expect this demand to accelerate further in 2026. We are committed to investing in our talented team, expanding our specialist services and supporting the businesses at the heart of Northern Ireland’s hospitality and leisure industry,” Linus concluded.