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Area of Expertise:Franchise Legal and Consulting ServicesLocations Serviced:Australia wideServices: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.

Protect your investment in Franchising …seek advice from the experts.

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 Advice

I’ve chosen a franchise business I’d like to purchase. What should I do next?

Before seeking your own legal advice on buying a franchise, the following is a useful checklist: 1. Obtain from the franchisor all agreements and the franchise disclosure document that the franchisor is required to provide ...

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I wish to take my franchise business overseas. What must I do before expanding?

This complex process does not suit every company. You should begin by ensuring that your trade marks and other intellectual property are protected in the countries you plan to expand into. Failure to do so, allows someone ...

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I want to franchise my business, what is involved?

Joining the growing Australian franchise market requires strategic planning combined with an understanding of the market and regulatory system. Before embarking on a franchising system, you must protect your intellectual ...

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Can I stop a former franchisee or employee from setting up a competing business?

Restraint of trade clauses and confidentiality agreements are commonly used to prevent former franchisees or employees from engaging in activities that compete with the franchised business. However, recent Court decisions ...

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Stephens Lawyers & Consultants News

Advanced Hair Studio acknowledges 20 year association with Stephens Lawyers & Consultants (11/02/2010)

Carl Howell, Chairman Advanced Hair Studio, presented Principal Julian Stephens with a "20 Years of Association" award in December 2009.

New Government grants support innovators of intellectual property (9/02/2010)

The new Commercialisation Australia grants program from the Commonwealth Government came into effect on 1 January 2010.

Protecting your business interests (4/12/2008)

Confidentiality agreements and restraint of trade clauses are commonly used to prevent former employees or franchisees from engaging in activities that compete with businesses, including franchises. However, recent Supreme ...

Franchise Businesses and Privacy: Radical overhaul of Privacy Laws proposed (27/11/2008)

Franchise businesses should be aware of the recent developments in Australian Privacy Law and the possible implications for the franchise industry.

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