The Legal Expertise at Ryan Commercial Lawyers

Liquor Licensing

Ryan Commercial Lawyers has the legal expertise and resources to perform all legal services required in relation to liquor licensing in all states and territories of Australia.

We have extensive experience in acting for hotel owners and operators, clubs, restaurants, nightclubs, bars, packaged liquor outlets, wineries and other licensed businesses such as bowling centres and indoor sports centres. We act for operators and property developers in applications for new liquor licences and variations to current licences. We also provide advice in relation to procedural requirements and compliance issues which are so important in this area.

Ryan Commercial Lawyers has extensive experience in acting for Licensees in relation to proceedings taken by the Victoria Police for alleged breaches of liquor licences or the liquor legislation.

Paul Ryan has a number of years experience acting for companies such as:

• Accor Asia Pacific

• Fosters Group Limited

• ALH Group Pty Ltd

• AMF Bowling Centres

• Australian Hotels Association Victoria and its members

• The Australian Cricketers’ Association

• Beringer Blass Wine Estates

• Country Racing Victoria and its member clubs

• Duxton International Hotel Group

• Compass Group

• Macquarie Leisure Trust

• Medallist/Troon Golf

• Open Door Pub Co Pty Ltd

• Walker Corporation

• Tourism Asset Holdings Limited

• Base Backpackers Pty Ltd

• Mirvac Hotel Group

• Open Door Pub Co. Pty Ltd

• Australian Fine Wines & Spirits Pty Ltd

• Fishers Supermarkets
   

Planning and Municipal Law

Ryan Commercial Lawyers is able to provide a full range of town planning services from the application stage through to complex appeals if required. We also have long term relationships with specialist town planners, town planning barristers and appropriate expert consultants where required.

We are experienced with all enactments and regulations administered by metropolitan and regional councils in relation to planning issues.

Our experience encompasses applications for Planning Permits relating to licensed or proposed licensed premises, commercial and residential developments, the approval of subdivisions and related issues, easements, and the removal or creation of restrictive covenants and proceedings taken by Municipal Councils against owners or occupiers of property.
 

Purchase/Sale of Business

Ryan Commercial Lawyers has the skills to advise and assist in all aspects of business sales and purchases, Transfers of Lease, Sale of Business Agreements, Transfer of Registered Business Names, Licensing Agreements, lease or contract review and negotiation and advice on stamp duty and GST issues.

Property and Retail Leasing

Ryan Commercial Lawyers have experience in providing advice in relation to and handling of property law transactions and issues in Victoria. Ryan Commercial Lawyers have the legal skills to identify, manage and solve any problems related to complex property projects.

Our property expertise includes commercial and residential conveyancing, property subdivisions, off-the-plan sales and advice in relation to property development.
Ryan Commercial Lawyers are also able to provide expert advice in matters concerning retail leasing. Our team has a knowledge base that includes a detailed understanding of all the obligations on both Landlords and Tenants, the requirements under the relevant legislation and the general procedures involved in commercial leasing.
Our extensive experience also extends to commercial, retail and residential property and particularly hotel and tourism developments.

Corporate and Commercial

Our experience and expertise includes drafting of commercial agreements, protection of confidential information and commercialization of intellectual property. Our expertise covers every aspect of commercial transactions, contract negotiation, dispute resolution and litigation.

Sports Law

Ryan Commercial Lawyers represents the Australian Cricketers’ Association and a number of sportsmen and women in all matters including contractual issues. We offer comprehensive advice in sports law areas including contract preparation, negotiation and review, advice and advocacy in relation to disciplinary or other proceedings.

Paul Ryan is officially accredited as an AFL Player Manager by the AFL Players Association.

Gaming

Ryan Commercial Lawyers has the legal expertise and resources to perform all legal services required in relation to gaming. This includes Gaming Machine and Venue Licence Applications.

Our clients include many prominent hoteliers throughout Victoria as well as clubs and property developers.
Often, in conjunction with gaming applications we utilise our expertise of Corporate and Commercial law, Liquor Licensing and Planning law to anticipate and meet the varied requirements of our clients.

Wills and Estates

Ryan Commercial Lawyers have extensive experience in devising comprehensive estate plans to suit every individual. At Ryan Commercial Lawyers, we can assist you in meeting your estate planning objectives by preparing one or more of the following:

• Wills and Testamentary Trusts
• Codicils
• Financial and Medical Powers of Attorney
• Enduring Guardianship appointments
• Superannuation Death Benefit Nominations

Ryan Commercial Lawyers can also assist clients in relation to the administration of deceased estates, including applications for grants of Probate or, in situations where there is no valid will, Letters of Administration.

In addition, Ryan Commercial Lawyers have experience in more complex estate matters including Part IV Testator Family Maintenance claims and disputed will claims.

 

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