Elizabeth Priddle

Elizabeth Priddle is a Director with over 30 years of experience in commercial and hospitality law, bringing a thorough understanding of transactions related to licensed premises and the regulatory framework governing gaming and liquor. Her practice covers a broad range of matters including negotiating and managing the sale and purchase of licensed businesses and freeholds, often involving significant group transactions. Elizabeth advises clients on planning permit applications for licensed venues and other property uses, collaborating closely with councils, consultants and regulatory bodies to secure necessary approvals. She is regularly engaged in conducting planning and liquor due diligence, as well as representing clients before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) in licensing and planning disputes. Her expertise extends to assisting clients with compliance and disciplinary matters arising from operating a licensed business. Elizabeth has acted in numerous applications relating to gaming machine licences before both the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) and VCAT, and provides strategic advice for a wide range of applications to Liquor Control Victoria and the Victorian Gambling Commission. In addition to licensing matters, Elizabeth advises landlords and tenants on the leasing of licensed premises, offering detailed guidance on leases governed by the Retail Leases Act 2003. She is experienced in navigating disputes handled by the Small Business Commissioner and VCAT under this legislation. Elizabeth’s broader commercial conveyancing practice includes leasing advice for commercial and retail properties. Elizabeth’s longstanding relationships within the hospitality sector, combined with her comprehensive knowledge of the regulatory environment, enable her to deliver practical and commercially focused solutions that protect her clients’ interests.