Services
Provincial Liquor Act Applications
- Permanent liquor licenses for sales to the public
- On-consumption licences (restaurants, coffee shops, function venues, guest houses, etc.)
- Off-consumption licences (wine estates, wine shops, liquor stores, supermarkets, online sales etc.)
- Micro-manufacturer’s liquor licenses (wineries/breweries/distilleries)
- On and -off consumption liquor licenses (Tourism facilities like farm stalls, tasting rooms, function venues and other agri tourism and outdoor adventure centres.)
- Event and Temporary liquor licenses
- Transfer of liquor licences
- Alteration/Extensions of Licensed premises
- Amendments to licence conditions
- Relocation of licensed premises
- Appointment of nominated managers
National Liquor Act Applications
- Registrations as distributor (sales to the trade)
- Registrations as large scale manufacturer
- Transfer of registrations
- Relocation of registered premises
License/Registration Portfolio Management
We manage liquor licence portfolios for large corporate clients, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements while optimising operational efficiency. Our services include:
- Renewal of provincial liquor license/national registrations
- Applications for extended trading hours (municipal)
- Renewal of extended trading hours (municipal)
- Transfers of national registrations
- Relocation of registered premises
Advisory services
- Liquor law advise in respect of company and business acquisitions or sales, including the regulatory implications of license transfers and compliance requirements.
- Due diligence investigations related to liquor licenses, regulatory risks, and statutory compliance.
- Legal opinions and advisory services on industry-specific legislation, regulatory compliance, and risk management strategies.
- Drafting formal representations in response to compliance notices and Liquor Licensing Tribunal proceedings.
- Preparation of appeals and reviews against refusals of liquor license applications and extended trading hour applications.