Donaldson Walsh Lawyers awarded Australian Franchising Law Firm of the Year

Following their announcement as the FCA Franchising Supplier of the Year for the second year running, Donaldson Walsh Lawyers have been recognised by Corporate Intl Magazine as the Franchising Law Firm of the Year in Australia for 2010.

The international award recognises the franchise law team at Donaldson Walsh as the leader in legal services to the franchise sector in Australia.

Team leader Alan Branch comments that the award “recognises the excellence of the DW team performance in providing franchisors and franchisees with innovative and business savvy advice.”

“Clients understand that the franchise team at DW take the time to know a client’s business so they may provide excellent client care and achieve results on time and on budget,” he adds.

The franchise law team assists clients through the opportunities and challenges that occur as a franchise grows, providing legal advice on topics such as:

• anticipating and reducing risks
• raising capital
• protecting IP and brand position; and
• keeping on budget.