I met Janet Hood at a networking event in Dundee about 4 years ago. She invited me for coffee and suggested that I consider carrying out architectural work for the licensed trade. Janet explained the particular requirements of law relating to lay-out plans for this purpose and in turn helps me train my staff in this regard, by checking and suggesting amendments to plans, to ensure they conform with the law. We have worked together on a large number of projects. Her expert knowledge of licensing law combined with a sound background in planning, building standards and environmental law helps my clients drive forward their projects successfully. Janet is always there for my firm and her clients, she is our go to lawyer on these matters.

Janet has represented myself and my business for over a year, focusing on our licensing needs. When organising a large scale music event, licensing and legal representation is a key factor for any promoter to get right. Janet has been nothing short of outstanding with her duties and her help, with her already helping secure our PEL for the 2017 inaugural festival, Carnival Fifty Six at Camperdown Park Dundee. Due to the complexity of Licensing laws, we felt it was imperative that we sourced an experienced, well connected Licensing advisor. Janet’s attitude to getting results for us has been exceptional and she is now known as the ‘lady who gets things done’ within the team. We have already referred clients onto Janet due to her excellent success record. Janet is not scared to roll her sleeves when the work becomes difficult, and I have yet to see her shy away from a challenge. She is a professional that deserves full recognition for her efforts.

Anyone who meets Janet in any setting, will be struck first and foremost by the warmth of her personality and the sense that here is someone who cares; they would be right. She does care and that is what truly makes her stand out in a crowded commercial world. I have no hesitation in recommending Janet to any business as an utterly reliable and thoroughly inspiring professional advisor.

Janet is a force of nature with a huge personality! She is completely committed to her role and if ever I needed to know anything about licensing law in Scotland, she is the only person I would think of contacting.

I have no hesitation in recommending Janet. Her expertise in all matters relating to liquor licensing is well renowned, but where she really adds value is in her ability to combine that expertise with a fabulous knowledge of how the hospitality industry works in practice, and an awareness of the real issues facing those in that industry at any time.