Our lawyers have expertise in areas including:

Franchisors

  • Franchise system design

  • Franchise Agreements

  • Disclosure Statements

  • Application of the Franchise Code of Conduct

  • Corporate structures

  • Managing implementation, including re-structure of internal division

  • Financing

Intellectual Property Issues in Franchising

  • Trademarks

  • Business names

  • Copyright

  • Patents

  • Restrictive covenants

  • Software licence agreements

Tax issues

  • Payroll tax

  • Superannuation guarantee charge

  • Workcover

  • Superannuation

Property

  • Retail lease agreements

  • Shopping centre lease agreements

  • Retail tenancies legislation

  • Lease transfers and assignments

Franchisees

  • Review and evaluation of franchise proposals

  • Financing

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