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Tourism & Leisure

Tourism & Leisure

We know Tourism & Leisure

We have a strong presence in the Tourism and Leisure industry.

This being primarily due to Cliff’s 25 year experience in advising and acting for large scale global businesses who operate in the tourism and leisure sector.

Cliff’s experience includes providing ongoing and extensive legal advice to one of the world’s largest hotel/resort operators and who operate over 70 resorts worldwide. This includes providing advice as to employment issues, commercial contracts, personal injury claims, insurance issues, environmental issues and industrial prosecutions (including coronial inquiries). This advice has been provided for more than 20 years and involves Cliff advising and reporting to the client’s management teams in Australia, Singapore and also Europe. In addition, Cliff regularly attends resorts throughout Asia to provide advice and legal assistance upon request.

Our team also have considerable experience in providing a full range of legal services to businesses operating in the leisure industry. In particular, fitness centres, ten pin bowling centres, children’s play centres, theme parks and sporting venues.

We advise on all areas of the law which can impact on any business who operate in the tourism and leisure industry.

Leisure

Our Experience

Acted in the sale by Queensland All Codes Racing Industry Board to Sunshine Coast Turf Club Inc of the Sunshine Coast Turf Club.

Acting for the purchasers and sellers of hotels and bars including alcohol and gaming licence transfer applications.

Acting for the purchasers and sellers of cafes, and restaurants, including liquor licence applications, lease assignments, supplier agreements.

Acting for several large resort chains and being engaged by their insurer to defend all claims brought against the client.

Acting for a Plaintiff who suffered a serious brain injury when assaulted with a bar stool and whilst a patron of a hotel in Bondi. Commencing successful proceedings in the NSW Supreme Court against both the hotel and security guard company who both had the benefit of a policy on insurance. Thereafter, appearing in the NSW Court of Appeal for the appeal of the initial decision brought by both the hotel and security guard company.

Acted for a hotel sales manager in a dispute with the former employer over unpaid commissions, which ultimately led to reviewing and negotiating a deed of settlement for the payment of the commission.

Acting for a resort located on the barrier reef which was facing charges brought for alleged breaches of environmental protection regulations.
Acting for a hotel in relation to a fatal workplace incident. This involved advising as to the WorkCover investigation, coronial inquiry and related insurance matters.

Our Legal Experts

Cliff Savala

We can help with

  • Transfer of Tourism and Leisure industry businesses and projects
  • Litigation involving the Tourism and Leisure industries
  • Assisting in insurance related claims (including personal injury) and also consumer law claims
  • Assisting in compliance with Industrial Relations requirements
  • All other commercial aspect of tourism businesses

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Litigation and dispute resolution

Litigation within the agribusiness sector refers to legal disputes and court actions that arise in connection with agricultural operations. These cases often require in-depth understanding of both the legal system and the unique regulatory landscape of agriculture. Our firm has extensive experience with the full gamut of legal disputes such as:

The key areas that we can assist with include:

  • Contractual Issues: Disagreements often arise from contracts involving supply chains, land leases, share farming, agistment arrangements, partnerships, joint ventures, and various other commercial agreements typical in the agricultural industry.
  • Land Access and Compensation: Conflicts may occur over access to land for activities like mining, gas exploration, or infrastructure development, often involving compensation claims for landowners.
  • Workplace Disputes: Litigation may stem from matters such as wrongful termination, employment agreement breaches, or occupational health and safety concerns on farms or in agribusiness operations.
  • Environmental and Biosecurity: Disputes may be triggered by non-compliance with environmental regulations, pollution events, water contamination, animal and plant health including pest and disease control measures or debates surrounding water usage and rights.
  • Intellectual Property Rights: Conflicts might arise over ownership or use of agricultural intellectual property such as plant variety rights, trademarks, and other proprietary innovations.
  • Farm Succession and Inheritance: Disputes over the division of farming assets, family trusts, or the interpretation of wills often lead to litigation in the context of generational farm transfers.

Rural property acquisitions and sales

The purchase or sale of rural land involves a broad spectrum of legal considerations that require careful attention. Key issues often include legal access to the property, the existence of easements, water rights and entitlements, land zoning regulations, potential land contamination, and the impact of native title, mining interests, and cultural heritage protections. It is also essential to assess the tax implications of the transaction, particularly in relation to Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT).

Salerno Law has extensive experience navigating the complexities of rural property matters at local, national, and international levels. We provide comprehensive support throughout the entire transaction process—from initial due diligence and review of contractual documentation to stakeholder engagement and final settlement. Our goal is to ensure that every legal aspect is addressed thoroughly and efficiently, safeguarding your interests every step of the way.

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Acquisition and leveraged finance

Opportunities in a tightening market

Borrowers and lenders face increasing pressure as leveraged finance markets tighten in the face of higher interest rates, inflation and geopolitical uncertainty. To explore new opportunities at the outset of any deal, market participants require the support of experienced, detail-oriented advisers who understand the competitive and potentially complex nature of this sector.

Expert advisers with an innovative approach

Ashurst’s global leveraged finance team advises major financial institutions, private equity houses, alternative asset managers, mezzanine financiers and corporations. Leveraged finance is a core area of expertise for Ashurst. Our team has institutional knowledge across sponsors, credit funds and banks, which means we can streamline the process for you. We have experience in the full range of leveraged.