Pictured: (l-r) Andrew Potts, from Wright Hassall, Marc Seigneur, club professional and treasurer and Andy Dixon, club secretary

The world's oldest real tennis club is onto a winner after a Midlands law firm helped to serve up a new licensing deal.

Leamington Real Tennis Club, founded in 1846, has secured the right to host a number of events, including live boxing, following a review of its licensing arrangements by Midlands solicitors Wright Hassall.

This new agreement could go some way to improving the financial future of the historic Bedford Street club.

Andrew Potts has over 40 years experience in Licensing and Gaming law and is now targeting other, similar clubs after overseeing this successful application to Warwick District Council.

He said: "The licence previously held by the club wasn't really suitable as it did not permit them to make best use of their fantastic facilities either for visiting players or for hosting events.

"We managed to secure a licence which will allow the club to sell alcohol to club members and visiting players until midnight during the week and 2am at weekends as well as hosting events that could include boxing and wrestling on a once in a calendar year basis.

"There were three objections to this application from local residents but following discussions between all parties, as well as the police, an agreement was reached and everyone is happy with the outcome.

"It is fantastic that we have been able to assist such a culturally significant establishment and we are now looking to help other venues that may also be affected by such an issue."