Our experienced team supports both franchisors and franchisees in navigating the complexities of franchise law, offering practical legal strategies that promote growth, ensure compliance and manage risk and disputes.
As experienced business lawyers, we understand that every franchise business operates within a carefully structured business model, and that disputes can threaten profitability and even long-term growth, as well as brand integrity.
We support clients in navigating the legal, commercial and regulatory complexities of operating within a franchise network, offering practical solutions that protect franchise relationships and ensure compliance with consumer law. When it comes to disputes, we manage them efficiently and decisively.
From early-stage advice for prospective franchisees to high-value dispute resolution for established brands, our team delivers outcomes-driven legal strategies tailored to your franchise model.
Reviewing and advising on terms and obligations and negotiating franchising, leasing and licensing agreements (encompassing terminations and renewals). Conducting due diligence, ensuring compliance, protecting intellectual property and trademarks, dispute resolution and exit strategies.
Drafting and finalising disclosure documents, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance (including the Franchising Code of Conduct), registering and protecting trademarks, navigating the termination or renewal of franchise agreements, structuring, mergers and acquisitions.
Selling a café in Brisbane requires more than simply listing the business on the market. Owners should prepare financial records, organise legal documents, maintain strong business performance and present the...