AQUARIUM
It is estimated that over 30 million people visit aquariums and Zoos across the UK each year. It remains a popular tourist attraction. The UKs biggest aquarium (Plymouth) welcomes 300,000 visitors per year, generating an income of approximately £30m. Events are seen as a key profit driver for aquariums now.
Examples of work undertaken by Davitt Jones Bould lawyers
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Drafted and negotiated complex lease arrangements for a zoo / aquarium.
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Negotiated boundary changes on behalf of a zoo.
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Obtained planning permission and secured the site for a car park at the entrance of a well-known zoo.
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Legal issues that may arise
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Acquiring the site for construction of a new aquarium.
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Drafting and negotiating leases and licences to occupy, including clauses for gift shops and other facilities.
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Drafting and negotiation of licences for car parks on site.
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Obtaining permissions to hold sea creatures on site.
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Disposal of premises.
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Environmental issues including nuisance and contamination.
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Granting of licences for use.
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Planning permissions for commercial use and for use of premises to hold animals.
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Licences and contracts for events.
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