Franchising Lawyers Sydney
The Franchising Code of Conduct (Code) is a mandatory code prescribed under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and applies to each party to a franchise agreement. We advise both franchisors and franchisees in relation to compliance with the Code including assistance with the following:
- Information statements
- Confidentiality agreements
- Disclosure documents
- Franchise manuals
- Franchise agreements
- Associated leases, licences and other agreements
- Securities
- Provision of solicitor advice statements
We also assist in relation to franchise related disputes and terminations. We do so at cost effective fixed fee rates.
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