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 yourself 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

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PrincipalBEc, LLB, LLM

Michael Fetter

Michael Fetter has been recognised on the Best Lawyers List for 2020 – 2023 in the category of Commercial Law...
PrincipalAccredited Property Law Specialist

Jonathan Tisher

Jonathan Tisher has been recognised on the Best Lawyers List for 6 years (2018- 2023) in the category of Real Property...
PrincipalBEc, LLB

Ron Cohen

Ron’s clients include large corporations and individuals that rely on him for all aspects of their legal...
PrincipalLLB (Hons), BCom

Phillip Leaman

Phillip Leaman has been recognised on the Best Lawyers List for 4 year (2020 – 2023) in the category of Real...
PrincipalLLB (Hons), PgDip

Rob Oxley

Rob Oxley’s clients include large corporations and family operated businesses The success Rob has experienced...
Senior Consultant Accredited Property Law Specialist

Frank Tisher OAM

Frank specialises in drafting contractual documentation and in dealing with complex aspects of Property law including...
Senior ConsultantLLB

Alan Goldstone OAM

Alan Goldstone practises predominantly in the commercial world and is a specialist in business sales and acquisitions,...
Special CounselBA, LLB

Jeremy Quah

Jeremy has extensive experience in advising small and medium size enterprises on general commercial matters including...
Special CounselBA, LLB

Samuel McMahon

Samuel McMahon is known for his calm and considered solutions, practical nature and problem-solving skills He has a...
Senior AssociateBA, LLB

Julia Thermos

Julia Thermos’ work includes residential and commercial acquisitions, disposals, property development,...
Senior AssociateAccredited Property Law Specialist

Nafsika Starvaggi

Nafsika confidently advises clients, investors and developers on all aspects of property transactions throughout their...
Senior AssociateLLB, BA

Angela Kordos

Angela spent the first decade of her legal career in the property law space, acting for commercial clients in the...
Senior AssociateLLB, BA, GDLP

Sophie Chessells

Sophie Chessells brings experience in Owners Corporation Law to her general property portfolio allowing her to actively...
Senior AssociateBA, LLB

Anne Paciocco

She advises her loyal clients on residential and commercial property transactions, due diligences, negotiating property...
Senior AssociateLLB, B.As

Stefan Chelper

Stefan Chelper has appeared on behalf of clients in numerous courts and tribunals, including: Federal Court of...
AssociateLLB (Hons)

Sarah Gilcrist

In 2021, Sarah undertook further study with the College of Law, completing a Master of Laws (Applied Laws) majoring...

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