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Kenneth Yardy

Kenneth Yardy

Special Legal Counsel HTA Legal

Sydney, NSW
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About Kenneth

With an extensive career spanning over three decades, Kenneth brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his legal practice. Having served as the principal of a Boutique Liquor & Hospitality Law Practice for more than 20 years, Kenneth has adeptly provided a comprehensive suite of legal services to a diverse clientele within the hospitality industry. His practice has included acting on behalf of licensees, hotel groups, registered clubs, major event organisers, developers, government authorities, and even collaborating with other law firms. Kenneth's career is uniquely enriched by his prior experience as a NSW Police Detective and Academy Lecturer, a background that lends him invaluable insights into the legal system. This distinctive blend of law enforcement and legal practice equips him with a multifaceted perspective when addressing complex client matters. His commitment to education and professional development has seen him deliver seminars on licensing and various legal topics for renowned bodies like TAFE, TVED, and Legalwise. More recently, Kenneth has shared his knowledge as a Casual Teaching Fellow at the Faculty of Law & Justice, University of NSW. Continuously advancing his legal prowess, Kenneth actively contributes to the community by volunteering at the UNSW Kingsford Legal Centre's Criminal Advice nights, and participating in community activities with the Coogee Surf Club and the Cricketers Club of NSW. His areas of practice include AUSTRAC AML/CTF compliance, liquor, gaming and hospitality law, commercial and business law and transactions, property sales and leasing, disputes and litigation, wills and probate, and criminal law defence. Through his ongoing dedication to both his clients and the wider community, Kenneth remains committed to delivering exceptional legal services that are informed by his extensive and varied experiences.

Practice areas

Commercial Law
Criminal & Traffic
Estate Planning
Litigation & Disputes
Property Law

Resume

Experience

Special Counsel

Special Counsel

Australian Hotels Association NSW

Mar 2023 - Present • 3 years 7 months

Special Counsel

Special Counsel

HTA Legal

Mar 2023 - Present • 3 years 7 months

Special Counsel

Special Counsel

Feb 2023 - Present • 3 years 8 months

Law School Lecturer

Law School Lecturer

UNSW

Apr 2022 - Jan 2024 • 1 year 9 months

Solicitor Director/Owner

Solicitor Director/Owner

Yardy Legal

Dec 2000 - May 2023 • 22 years 5 months

Solicitor

Solicitor

Adams Molloy

Dec 1998 - Dec 2000 • 2 years

National Security Manager

National Security Manager

Hannanprint

Dec 1995 - Dec 1998 • 3 years

Owner

Owner

Lion Corporation

Dec 1994 - Present • 31 years 10 months

Detective Senior Constable

Detective Senior Constable

NSW Police Force

Dec 1983 - Dec 1995 • 12 years

Education

Masters, Commercial Law

Masters, Commercial Law

University of Melbourne

2005 - 2009

MLS, Legal Studies

MLS, Legal Studies

University of Canberra

2005 - 2006

LLB, Law

LLB, Law

UNSW

1990 - 1994

B.A., LLM, Politics, History, Law

B.A., LLM, Politics, History, Law

University of New England (AU)

1985 - 1989

Contact information

Sydney, NSW

4, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSWWebsite

Practice certificate

Name
Kenneth William Yardy
Date of admission
1997
Certification type
Principal of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
EASTERN SUBURBS

Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW

Practice areas

Commercial Law
  • General Advice
Criminal & Traffic
  • General Advice
Estate Planning
  • General Advice
Litigation & Disputes
  • General Advice
Property Law
  • General Advice