Business Details
32 Years
experience
Expert Franchise & Business Legal Services in Brisbane
Since 1994, our firm has specialized in franchise and business law, providing tailored legal solutions for franchisors, franchisees, and business owners. With decades of experience, we combine deep industry knowledge with a client-centric approach to deliver practical, compliant legal strategies. Our team excels in franchise agreement drafting, dispute resolution, compliance audits, and cross-border expansion guidance, ensuring clients navigate complex legal frameworks with confidence. We prioritize direct communication, timely service, and commercial outcomes, fostering long-term trust with entrepreneurs and established enterprises across Australia and internationally. 
Services
Franchise Agreement Drafting
Business Dispute Resolution
Lease Review Services
Franchising Compliance Audits
Cross-Border Expansion Guidance
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized franchise law expertise since 1994
- Our team provides direct access to experienced legal practitioners
- We ensure compliance with Australian Franchising Code and consumer laws
- Our fixed-fee pricing model delivers cost transparency for clients
- We combine big-firm legal knowledge with personalized service delivery
What people say
Outstanding service
Highly recommended
Quick turnaround
Individual support
Quintessentially professional
Services
Franchise Agreement Drafting
We draft comprehensive franchise agreements tailored to your business model while ensuring compliance with Australian regulations. Our documents balance franchisor protection with franchisee clarity, incorporating flexible provisions for system evolution. With expertise in Franchising Code requirements, we create enforceable agreements that minimize future disputes while protecting brand integrity.
Business Dispute Resolution
Our team resolves commercial disputes through strategic negotiation and alternative dispute resolution methods. We focus on preserving business relationships while achieving cost-effective outcomes, handling matters involving breach of contract, franchisee conflicts, and partnership disagreements. Our approach prioritizes early resolution while preparing robust litigation strategies when necessary.
Lease Review Services
We review commercial leases to identify risks and negotiate favorable terms for tenants. Our services cover rent review clauses, refurbishment obligations, and break clauses, ensuring lease agreements align with business needs. We provide practical guidance on retail shop leases and compliance with property laws.
Franchising Compliance Audits
Our compliance audits ensure franchise systems meet Australian Competition and Consumer Law requirements. We review disclosure documents, marketing practices, and operational procedures to identify and rectify potential breaches, minimizing legal exposure while maintaining franchise network integrity.
Cross-Border Expansion Guidance
We assist overseas businesses entering the Australian market through franchise or licensing models. Our services include document adaptation, compliance guidance, and local market strategy development, ensuring smooth market entry while meeting all legal requirements for foreign business operations.
People
Elizabeth Gore-Jones
Principal Lawyer
Admitted in 1994, Elizabeth specializes in franchise and business law with 30+ years' experience. She advises franchisors and franchisees on agreements, compliance, and dispute resolution while serving on industry committees and lecturing at Bond University.
Questions
What services do you offer for franchisors?
We draft franchise agreements, conduct compliance audits, provide expansion strategy guidance, and handle dispute resolution for franchisors.
Do you assist with franchise agreement reviews?
Yes, we review franchise agreements, disclosure documents, and lease terms to protect franchisee interests.
Can you help with business lease negotiations?
Our firm provides expert lease review services and negotiates favorable terms for commercial tenants.
Do you handle cross-border franchising matters?
We assist international clients with Australian market entry, document adaptation, and compliance requirements.
What dispute resolution services do you offer?
We resolve franchise disputes through mediation, negotiation, and litigation avoidance strategies.
