Stephens Lawyers and Consultants resolve issues related to business expansion
Lawyers of the legal-franchisor business have experience in international trading transactions and have assisted overseas corporations to enter into the Australian market, and local businesses with export strategies. According to Stephens Lawyers and Consultants, businesses have to consider many structural options before expanding their operations globally.
Businesses may have to establish a branch office or subsidiary company; acquire or merge with a local business; enter into a joint venture agreement, partnership or management agreement with a local business; grant an area development or master licence for a territory; grant licences or franchises directly to local entities; and enter into technology transfer agreements. Stephens Lawyers can assist clients in all aspects of contractual negotiation and commercial agreements including shareholder agreements; partnerships and joint ventures; licence or franchise agreements; distribution or agency agreements; facilities management agreements; hotel licence and management agreements; sale of business, mergers and acquisitions; technology transfer; and lease agreements.
21.12.2007
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360 Collins Street
Melbourne
VIC 3000
Tel: 1300 905 427
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