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Stephens Lawyers & Consultants

Areas of Expertise: Franchise Legal and Consulting Services
Locations Serviced: Australia wide
Other Services: Assessment of investment opportunities, protection of intellectual property, franchise agreements and compliance, purchase and sale of franchises, international expansion
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Stephens Lawyers represents leading Australian franchisors with operations in over 20 countries. The firm also works with internationally based franchisors operating in a diverse range of industries including entertainment, restaurants, hotels and other personal services, to technology and e-commerce.

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Stephens Lawyers & Consultants works with clients to maximise their investment in franchising. We advise on all aspects of franchising including:

 

  • Assessment of investment opportunities in new and existing franchise operations
  • Protection of intellectual property
  • Franchise agreements and compliance with the Franchising Code of Conduct and other laws regulating business practices
  • Purchase and sale of franchise businesses
  • Expansion into international markets

 

Stephens Lawyers & Consultants have extensive experience, representing leading Australian and international franchises operating in over 20 countries.

Stephens Lawyers & Consultants News

The New Personal Property Securities Register - How it Effects Franchise Businesses
21/05/2012 - All businesses involved in the supply of goods need to be aware ...
Stephens Lawyers explains new ACL regulations; active from 1st Jan 2012
7/12/2011 - Stephens Lawyers explains the new ACL regulations, relating ...
Stephens Lawyers & Consultants explains ACCC franchise audits
29/11/2011 - Its essential for franchisors to fully comply with the Franchising ...
Transfrom a business into a successful franchise network with help from Stephens franchise lawyers
16/09/2011 - Stephens Lawyers & Consultants have a team of specialist franchise ...
Stephens Lawyers and Consultants dicuss 'green marketing'
29/03/2011 - The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is cracking ...
Stephens Lawyers & Consultants discuss consumer warranties and new Competition and Consumer Act
11/01/2011 - New legislation that took effect on 1 January, 2011 will have ...
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Presently our Business is based out of India and we are looking to establishing a US presence by getting business from here. Will provide more info as we take this further along. Present line of business/verticals that we are engaged on a global scale in India are Out bound voice, Customer Services, Sales-On Boarding (Partner Mgmt), Marketing, Document Mgmt-Handling the subscriber application form and in bound service.
31/01/2012 - Expansion of your business in the US market requires consideration of appropriate structures for your business having regard to...

Stephens Lawyers & Consultants Legal Advice

Katarina Klaric

Katarina Klaric is the Partner at Stephens Lawyers & Consultants. Katarina has over 20 years' experience in franchising and intellectual property law. She is a member of the FCA.She has set up franchise operations in Australia for both local and international companies.

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1300 905 427 Email Company Visit Website
Suite 205
546 Collins Street
Melbourne
VIC 3000
Fax: 03 8636 9199
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