From applications for new venue operator licenses and approval of premises to operate gaming machines to the sale and purchase of gaming machine entitlements and corporate structures within hotel gaming venues. We cover all regulatory requirements.
Zervos Lawyers is renowned as one of Victoria’s most seasoned Hospitality firms, boasting extensive expertise in gaming and liquor licensing law. Our pragmatic and proactive approach ensures clients meet their desired results.
Gaming Applications and Approvals – Our specialised team offer guidance and support related to applications governed by Victorian legislation, encompassing:
- Application for approvals to operate gaming at hotels and clubs and applications to increase the permitted number of gaming machine entitlements
- Grants of a venue operator’s licence
- Sales and purchases of electronic gaming entitlements
- Disciplinary proceedings against licensees or individuals
- Application for approval of new management agreements
- Preparation of leases for licensed gaming venues
- Sales and purchases of licensed hotels including all legal due diligence
Liquor Licensing – At Zervos Lawyers, we employ a practical, proven method to assist our clients in obtaining new liquor licenses and making variations to existing ones. Our practice includes a broad spectrum of licensing matters such as:
- Applications for the grant of new liquor licences
- Transfer of existing liquor licences
- Guidance on due diligence
- Planning permit applications
- Applications to vary existing licences, including variations to trading hours, patron capacity or red line plans
- Disciplinary proceedings against licensees or individuals
- Preparation of leases for licensed premises
- Sales and acquisitions of freehold properties (whether as part of a business transaction or subject to a lease of a licensed business)
- Sales and purchases of licensed businesses including all legal due diligence
