Bermans boosts leisure licensing team

Law firm Bermans has strengthened its leisure and hospitality offering with the appointment of David Crank to head its licensing operations.

David joins from DWF after 18 years and is based in Bermans’ Liverpool office. 

He advises hotel and restaurant chains, sports clubs and other leisure clients across England, Scotland and Wales on licensing matters covering alcohol, music, dance, film, theatre and hours of operation.

David will work alongside Cosmin Armene in Bermans’ property team to expand the firm’s presence in the sector. 

Outside work, David is chairman of Firwood Waterloo Rugby Club, continuing a long-standing involvement with rugby union.

David said: “It’s an exciting time to join Bermans and the opportunity was too good to miss.

“I look forward to continuing to serve my client base and working with colleagues to expand Bermans’ offering to the leisure and hospitality sector.”

Bermans, with offices in Liverpool and Manchester, offers a full-service commercial legal provision for owner-managed and SME businesses, including property advice to developers, investors and funders.

Fergal O’Cleirigh, senior partner at Bermans’ Liverpool office and the head of its property and construction team, added: “David is a well-known operator in the North West business community with an excellent reputation and vast experience in the field of licensing, and we’re delighted to welcome him to the practice.

“We have always had a specialism in the leisure and hospitality industry, and David`s appointment will enhance our offering in the sector.

“He is bringing with him clients which are all household names, and they will continue to receive the same outstanding quality of service with us. 

“David will work closely with Cosmin to assist clients on a wide variety of licensing matters.”

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