Franchise agreements are complex legal documents, and disputes can arise when one party believe the other party has breached the agreement. We can help you understand your rights and obligations under your franchise agreement and make sure you get the outcome you're entitled to.
We can help you ensure the other party in your franchise dispute meets their obligations.
Whether you're a franchisee or franchisor, protecting your business is essential.
It's best to resolve your dispute quickly and amicably so you can go back to running your business.
Talk to us about your franchise for expert legal advice.
Tell us about your case.
We will assess your case and review your franchise agreement.
We will check if your franchise agreement is in breach of Australian Consumer Law.
We will advise you on your options and take the appropriate legal action for your case.
We will pursue your case through to the final outcome, including litigation if necessary.
Tell us about your case.
We will assess your case and review your franchise agreement.
We will check if your franchise agreement is in breach of Australian Consumer Law.
We will advise you on your options and take the appropriate legal action for your case.
Tell us about your case.
We will assess your case and review your franchise agreement.
We will check if your franchise agreement is in breach of Australian Consumer Law.
Our lawyers are experts in franchise disputes, and we can help you with your case anywhere in Australia. We have experience handling disputes from both sides, so we can help you no matter what the details of your case are.
Franchise disputes are extremely complex. We have the experience and expertise necessary to review your contracts, check if they breach Australian consumer law, and check if any misleading or deceptive conduct has taken place.
Franchise disputes can have a big impact on your business and livelihood. We work hard to ensure you get a speedy resolution for your case without any unnecessary delays.
We provide open, honest advice because we don't want to waste your time. We will give you a frank assessment of your case so you know where you stand and what your options are.
We offer fixed fee or tailored pricing to suit you and your case. We will give you advice on your situation and describe your options so can get an idea of where you stand.
Whether you're a franchisee or franchisor, we can help with your case.
Yes, but only after the agreement has been made. We review the agreement so that we understand the nature of the dispute between the franchisor and franchisee.
The first step is to try to resolve the dispute through mediation. We do this to try and resolve the dispute without resorting to drawn-out legal proceedings, which can be costly.
Yes, the relevant laws are:
As the legal issues can cut across a number of areas of the law, and jurisdictions, disputes can be very complex. That’s why you need to engage a firm with experience in this area.
Franchisees can terminate the franchise agreement, but there are generally penalties that apply. You can also sell the franchise.
A franchise agreement will normally contain some or all of the following grounds for termination:
You can also terminate the FA under the Franchising Code of Conduct.