The South Island is the heart of New Zealand’s tourism industry. Wynn Williams is the legal advisor to a number of leading tourism operators; including hotels, lodges and guiding operations.
With our cross-disciplinary approach, Wynn Williams can advise on a range of issues relevant to any tourism venture – from general business structuring and operations, through to specific requirements of liquor licensing laws, and consents under the RMA.
We regularly advise on:
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financing, acquisition and purchase of land, business and plant
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due diligence of business and property
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negotiating terms of acquisition with the vendor
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business structuring (including appropriate tax structures)
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liquor licensing
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relevant consent issues
- Undertaking a major refinance for a tourism operator in Canterbury.
- the Ashburton Licensing Trust, owner of four licensed premises.
- advising a range of tourism operators throughout the South Island.
- acting for a number of independent licensed bars and restaurants in Christchurch.