Melanie Weaver is a Special Counsel in HWL Ebsworth’s Perth Property team, with over 20 years’ experience in commercial property law and liquor licensing including acquisitions and disposals, commercial settlements, leasing, property development and legal due diligence. Melanie is particularly recognised for her expertise in liquor licensing, regularly assisting clients with the acquisition and leasing of licensed premises, preparing and lodging liquor licensing applications, and advising on regulatory compliance.
Her clients include institutional investors, developers, landlords and operators of commercial, retail and industrial assets. Melanie’s practical approach and deep understanding of Western Australia’s property and liquor licensing frameworks make her a trusted advisor across complex transactions.
Expertise
Experience
- Insurance Commission of WA Advising on the sale of its directly held property portfolio including Forrest Centre, Westralia Square, Westralia Plaza, The Shops at Ellenbrook and Livingston Marketplace.
- Far East Consortium Advising on the sale of apartments in The Towers at Elizabeth Quay, comprising over 300 residential units, a luxury hotel and retail facilities.
- A private developer Advising on a successful application for the conditional grant of a Hotel Restricted Licence (liquor licence) for a hotel in West Perth.
- Landlords including Dexus and Perth Airport Pty Ltd Advising on commercial, industrial and retail shop leasing including sites at 240 St Georges Terrace, Kings Square, Alluvion, Carillon City and Perth Airport.