Hospitality businesses

Grounded legal advice for the people behind some of Australia's best hospitality experiences

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Bringing the same care and attention to your legal needs as you bring to your guests.

Hospitality businesses face a demanding set of legal and commercial challenges that come with the territory. From licensing and leasing through to employment obligations, supplier agreements and succession planning, the business of running a venue or hospitality operation requires careful attention across a wide range of areas. We work with hospitality owners and operators to navigate all of it with clear, practical advice so you can focus on delivering the experiences your customers keep coming back for.

Scope of services

Corporate

Few industries pack as much legal and commercial complexity into the day to day as hospitality. We help owners cut through it with straightforward advice that keeps the business protected and moving forward at every stage of growth.

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Workplace

Hospitality runs on people and the employment challenges that come with that are real. We help owners manage their obligations, work through staff disputes and respond to claims without it taking the focus away from the floor.

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Property

Premises are one of the biggest commitments a hospitality business makes and the terms of a lease can define the viability of a venue. We help owners get the right deal, manage fit-outs and work through property matters with the commercial focus the industry demands.

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Succession

A hospitality business built on years of hard work and personal investment deserves a thoughtful exit strategy. We help owners plan for succession and transition, putting arrangements in place that protect the value of the business and reflect their personal and estate planning wishes.

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Immigration

Hospitality has always drawn talent from around the world. We help owners and overseas workers navigate the visa and immigration process without it becoming a headache on top of everything else the business demands.

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Meet the senior leaders providing support to clients every day. 

Justin Fung

Position: Partner - Head of Commercial & Corporate | General Manager
Email: justin.fung@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0409 938 374

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Stephen Schoninger

Position: Partner - Head of Workplace
Email: stephen.schoninger@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0407 947 998

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Ben Ryan

Position: Partner
Email: ben.ryan@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0407 678 126

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Kit Yap

Position: Partner
Email: kit.yap@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0403 252 697

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Evelyn Burke-Shyne

Position: Special Counsel
Email: evelyn.burke-shyne@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0481 095 525

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Rozanne 'Roxy' Topham

Position: Special Counsel
Email: roxy.topham@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0403 157 847

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Anthony Ha

Position: Special Counsel
Email: anthony.ha@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0458 430 963

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Aston Chee

Position: Special Counsel
Email: aston.chee@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0422 050 516

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Marko Novakov

Position: Senior Associate
Email: marko.novakov@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0475 374 890

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Joshua Leslie

Position: Senior Associate
Email: joshua.leslie@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0455 340 661

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Romy Sirtes

Position: Senior Associate
Email: romy.sirtes@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0459 596 686

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Erica Reed

Position: Senior Associate
Email: erica.reed@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0439 807 883

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Savanna Russo

Position: Senior Associate
Email: savanna.russo@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0487 749 122

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Victor Zhang

Position: Senior Associate
Email: victor.zhang@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0428 767 071

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Rachael Lagana

Position: Team Manager
Email: rachael.lagana@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0433 487 065

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