Expert franchise legal services provided by Downings Legal

With over a decade of experience in providing franchise legal services, the Downings Legal team know the value of getting it right the first time when it comes to franchising.

Downings Legal proudly support some of the country's most successful and recognised franchise systems, catering to all aspects of franchise law, planning and documentation.
 
Franchisor clients of Downings Legal receive more than just practical legal support, they gain a partner dedicated to building a one on one relationship that takes advice beyond legal solutions thanks to commercial understanding and in-depth industry experience.

Downings Legal's franchise legal services include:

• proactive, franchise code compliant planning for new systems
• optimal business structures for asset, risk and tax management
• all documentation including disclosure statements and agreements
• trademark, copyright, patent and intellectual property assistance
• evaluation of existing networks, structures and documentation
• assistance with preparation, review and audit of franchise operations manuals
• property, leasing, contracts and broader commercial matters
• litigation and mediation support for franchising disputes
• ongoing support protecting the growth and management of clients' systems.

Active members of the Franchise Council of Australia, Downings Legal make regular contributions to franchising conferences and journals.