Liquor and Gambling Law
Experienced South Australian legal counsel for hotels, restaurants, bars, cellar doors, and gaming venues navigating strict licensing regulations.
Practice Overview
South Australia is celebrated globally for its wine, food, and vibrant hospitality culture. However, operating a licensed venue requires compliance with the Liquor Licensing Act 1997 (SA) and the Gaming Machines Act 1992 (SA), overseen by Consumer and Business Services (CBS) and local municipal authorities.
Mazzocchetti Legal provides dedicated licensing advice to hospitality operators, winery cellar doors, pub syndicates, boutique bars, and event producers. Lorenzo Mazzocchetti guides clients through the complex procedural and public interest hurdles of securing and preserving liquor and gaming licenses.
Why Choose Lorenzo Mazzocchetti for Liquor and Gambling Law
Having advised diverse hospitality businesses throughout Adelaide and regional South Australia, Lorenzo understands the operational demands of the industry and works expeditiously to keep venues open and fully compliant.
Core Capabilities & Services
Preparing Community Impact Assessments, Council planning consents, and license applications for General, Hotel, Restaurant & Catering, Small Venue, and Packaged Liquor venues.
Securing Producer’s Licences and retail cellar door endorsements across the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, and regional SA.
Applying for alterations to licensed footprints, variations of trading hours, entertainment consent, and outdoor dining approvals.
Advising on gaming venue operations, gaming machine entitlement transfers, and compliance with the South Australian Gambling Code of Practice.
Representing licensees in regulatory audits, breach notices, police objections, and hearings before the Licensing Court of South Australia.
Conducting liquor licensing due diligence for hospitality business purchases, lease assignments, and licensee transfers.
Discuss Your Liquor and Gambling Law Requirements
Consult directly with Lorenzo Mazzocchetti at our Adelaide Grenfell Street chambers, or arrange a confidential telephone or video briefing.