Franchising & Licencing

We advise businesses on the commercial structuring, documentation and operation of franchising and licensing arrangements as part of their broader growth and expansion strategies.

Our experience includes assisting clients with the establishment and rollout of franchising and licensing models, preparing and negotiating franchise and licence agreements, disclosure documents and related commercial contracts. We regularly act on the acquisition, sale, assignment and renewal of franchise businesses, and advise on exit strategies, terminations and the resolution of disputes arising from these arrangements both though the alternative dispute resolution pursuant to the Franchising Code of Conduct and the courts.

We act for franchisors, franchisees and licensors across a range of industries, providing commercially focused advice that takes into account risk allocation, scalability and long term business objectives. Our work commonly intersects with corporate structuring, leasing, intellectual property and compliance considerations, allowing us to deliver integrated advice that supports sustainable growth. We also assist clients with brand and intellectual property protection relevant to franchising and licensing models, including trade marks and licensing arrangements that underpin the commercial value of a network.

Our approach is pragmatic and outcome driven, focused on delivering clear advice that supports business growth while appropriately managing commercial and legal risk.