Business Details
9 Years
experience
Specialist Liquor Licensing Legal Services
Established in 2017, Back Schwartz Vaughan provides specialised legal services in liquor licensing, gaming, property, and commercial law. Our team combines over 40 years of collective experience in advising clients across the hospitality and property sectors. We prioritise practical solutions tailored to client needs, with a focus on liquor licensing applications, property transactions, and commercial legal matters. Our expertise extends to representing stakeholders in state significant developments and major CBD projects. We maintain strong relationships with industry operators, legal firms, and planning consultants.Our approach emphasizes meticulous attention to detail, professional integrity, and client-centric service. We regularly advise on compliance issues, licensing authorisations, and property development acquisitions. Our lawyers hold longstanding reputations for authorship of key industry publications and representation in complex legal matters. We serve diverse clients including hotel operators, developers, and registered clubs. Our practice integrates deep sector knowledge with practical legal strategies to deliver measurable outcomes.
Services
Liquor Licensing
Gaming Law
Property Transactions
Commercial Law
Wills & Estates
Development Approvals
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years' experience in liquor and gaming law
- Our team authors key industry legal publications
- We provide tailored solutions for hospitality businesses
- Our practice handles complex state significant developments
- We maintain strong industry relationships across sectors
Services
Liquor Licensing
We specialise in liquor licensing applications and compliance for hospitality venues. Our services include preparing licence applications, representing clients at hearings, and advising on regulatory requirements. We work with hotels, restaurants, and event organisers to ensure legal compliance while meeting business objectives.
Property Transactions
Our property law services cover commercial real estate transactions and development projects. We handle property acquisitions, lease agreements, and financing arrangements. We advise clients on freehold and leasehold hotel transactions, off-the-plan sales, and commercial property leasing for landlords and tenants.
Gaming Law
We provide expert advice on gaming regulations and compliance matters. Our services include licensing applications, regulatory audits, and compliance frameworks for gaming venues. We assist clients with navigating complex gaming laws for hotels, clubs, and entertainment venues across NSW.
People
Tony Schwartz
Liquor & Hospitality Lawyer
Practicing since 1979, Tony specialises in liquor and gaming law. He authors McDonalds Liquor and Gaming Laws of NSW and represents major hospitality clients in licensing matters.
Frank Back
Property Lawyer
Frank has practiced property law since 1979. He advises on real estate transactions, property development acquisitions, and commercial leasing for both landlords and tenants across NSW.
Questions
What liquor licensing services do you offer?
We handle all aspects of liquor licensing including applications, compliance audits, and representation at licensing hearings for hospitality venues.
Do you specialise in property law for hotels?
Yes, we specialise in hotel property transactions including freehold sales, leasehold arrangements, and development financing.
Can you assist with gaming compliance matters?
We provide comprehensive gaming compliance services including licensing applications and regulatory framework implementation for gaming venues.
What commercial law services do you provide?
We advise on commercial contracts, leasing agreements, and regulatory compliance for businesses in the hospitality sector.
