Gaming, Licensing & Hospitality

The gaming, licencing and hospitality industry participants require hard work, good organisation, passion and knowledge of their market to be successful. They should also have a legal firm that understands their unique requirements and we are extremely well equipped to assist in this regard.

Our firm members are involved in a number of peak bodies in respect of these industries.

The scopes of works we can perform include:

Gaming

Application for new venue operator licences.

Application for new approvals and for variations to increase the number of gaming machines.

Representation in disciplinary proceeding.

Review of management agreements.

Liquor Licencing

Application for new licences and planning permits.

Application for variations of licence conditions or of licence premises classifications.

Infringement notices and enquiries concerning licencing prosecutions.

Review of club constitutions and rules.

Endorsement of licences by owners and mortgagees.

Representation in hearings before Liquor Licencing Victoria for applicant and objectors working with specialist counsel.

VCAT review applications in respect of decision of the director of Liquor Licencing and planning permit issues working in closely with experienced Town Planners.

Hospitality

Purchase and sales by auction or private sale.

Structuring for purchases and sales together with accountants.

Leasing for hotels and restaurants together with due diligence and other issues.

Employment and payroll advice.

Food regulation issues.

GST and Taxation advice and audit support.

Stock control issues.

Business recovery and insolvency advice.