Franchising

Thinking of franchising or buying a franchise? Then you need specialist advice.

We advise both franchisees and franchisors to tailor the right solutions to meet your long term objectives.

We have one of the largest corporate law practices in Western Sydney, with highly experienced franchise lawyers. Our Accredited Business Lawyers ensure you fully understand the rights and obligations under franchise laws and will guide you through a business expansion or set up. We can also draw on specialist skills of Accredited Property law specialists as required.

We offer cost effective advice to help reduce the risks associated with operating a franchise and increase opportunities for continual growth.

Our clients include both franchisors and franchisees in a wide variety of industries, including cleaning, food and real estate/property.

What our clients say

“We have known MatthewsFolbigg now for four years and found the legal team in franchising to be practical and professional with the advice they have given us.  We would highly recommend them to anyone in the franchising industry.”

Wayne Duce, Director
Jim’s Mowing

Our services

• Establishment of franchise systems
• Purchase or sale of an existing franchise system or franchised business
• Preparation of franchise agreements and disclosure documents (and other documentation including confidentiality agreements, deeds of restraint, personal guarantees, trust deeds, leases, licence agreements and employment contracts)
• The Franchising Code of Conduct
• Franchisee advice and business set-up
• Advice on the Trade Practices Act and Corporations Act
• Litigation and Dispute resolution
• Related areas such as the Trade Practices Act, Corporations Act, and Intellectual Property

We can also advise on related areas including:

• Obligations for company directors
• How to protect personal assets
• Formalising estate planning requirements
• Employment law including OH&S
• Immigration law
• Property and leasing
• Business Partner Agreements

	Paul Matthews Chairman of Directors, Director - Corporate, Commercial & Business Group Phone: 9806 7490 Email: paulm@matthewsfolbigg.com.au

	Phillip Brophy Director - Corporate, Commercial & Business Group Phone: 9806 7490 Email: phillipb@matthewsfolbigg.com.au