Alcohol Licensing with Alastair Sherriff - June 2023
The content of the webinar and any associated handouts are intended to provide a summary and general overview on matters of interest and are not intended to be comprehensive. The information presented is not legal advice, is not to be acted on as such and is subject to change without notice. It is to be used as a guide and does not replace the need for sound professional advice. Participants should not act upon any such information without first seeking qualified professional guidance on your specific matter.
Alastair Sherriff
The Webinars
Alastair Sherriff is a consultant with Buddle Findlay. He specialises in representing and providing alcohol licensing advice to medical officers of health, licensing inspectors, community objectors, district licensing committees, and DLC secretaries and support staff.
Alastair is the co-author of the textbook "Sale of Alcohol", a complete, self-contained reference to New Zealand law on the sale and supply of alcohol.
With over 48 years as a lawyer, Alastair brings to this webinar his significant experience in alcohol licensing. He has appeared as counsel in many of the leading liquor cases, representing applicants, objectors and other interested parties.
Community Participation in hearings - which includes those who may be un or under-represented due to work or whanau commitments, in addition to those disproportionally impacted by alcohol harm.
DLC Statutory Powers - including Commission of Inquiry powers and pre-hearing and hearing processes.