Leasing & Lease Disputes
Tisher Liner FC Law has expertise in all aspects of leasing, acting for landlords and tenants involving commercial and retail leases.
Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, our highly skilled lawyers can prepare both retail and non-retail leases and can advise on leasing disputes. We have extensive experience managing disputes and the complex litigation process at various levels. We have appeared at the Small Business Commissioner and the Victorian Civil and Administration Tribunal (VCAT) successfully on behalf of clients. Our team of lawyers focus on making the process as seamless as possible.
If you are a landlord or tenant, or find your in a lease dispute, please contact our team for advice and guidance.
In particular, we have extensive experience in:
- Leases (Commercial, Retail, Industrial and Licensed Premises);
- Shopping Centre Leases;
- Disclosure statements;
- Preparing agreements for lease;
- Assignments and Transfers of lease;
- Subleases and licence agreements;
- Advice on leasing disputes;
- Small Business Commissioner mediations and Retail Leases Act VCAT matters;
- Liquor and Gaming Licensing;
- Preparing cases opposing an application before Liquor Licensing Victoria; and
- Dealing with objections to licences.
Our Experts
Principal
Accredited Property Law Specialist
Frank Tisher OAM
Frank specialises in drafting contractual documentation and in dealing with complex aspects of Property law including...
Principal
BEc, LLB, LLM
Michael Fetter
Highly respected in his fields, Michael is renowned for his sharp business mind and ability to cut through superfluous...
Principal
Accredited Property Law Specialist
Jonathan Tisher
Jonathan oversees all forms of property transactions and deals with the structuring of the transaction, the conveyance...
Principal
BEc, LLB
Ron Cohen
Ron’s clients include large corporations and individuals that rely on him for all aspects of their legal...
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