Our franchising experience speaks for itself. Warren Scott has advised some of Australia's leading brands on franchise strategy including Australia Post, Kenworth, Price Attack, Subway, Boost Juice, Golden Circle, Priceline Pharmacy, Drytron and House to name just a few. Warren has also helped smaller businesses such as The Confectionery & Party Shop, Sushi Train, Paraffine and Healthy Habits develop franchise strategies and franchise documentation.
With offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and as a full service commercial law firm, Mills Oakley has the ability to provide expert advice in relation to all areas of concern for franchisors or businesses considering a franchise strategy. Our legal expertise is complimented by our understanding of the underlying commercial issues. The quality of our service and advice has seen us named by ALB as Australia's fastest growing law firm in January 2008 and Melbourne law firm of the year in May 2008.
Contact: Warren Scott, Partner
wscott@millsoakley.com.au
(03) 9605 0984, (02) 8289 5800 or (07) 3228 0400
Why select us as your advisors?
Advising on franchise strategy and drafting the documentation required to give effect to a franchise strategy requires familiarity with a number of key legal concepts and an understanding of what is and what is not 'standard' or 'acceptable' within the confines of a relational contract like a franchise agreement.
Our experience, having helped to establish, maintain and drive the strategy for many existing franchisors, enables us to cost effectively produce the documentation you require. It also enables us to provide value added strategic input and to identify the key hurdles to success.
Our team includes specific expertise in contract law, trade practices, intellectual property, international trade and distribution, employment law, tax law and structuring, retail leasing and commercial litigation.
Some of the ways we can assist.
Strategy & Start Up
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Helping you to decide whether or not franchising is the best strategy for your business
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Considering the alternatives to franchising (such as company owned strategy or licence arrangements)
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Companies, trust and /or a corporate group - structuring for asset protection and tax effectiveness
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Deciding on franchise strategy such as whether or not to grant exclusive territories
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Advice on product supply and trade practices issues
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Premises leasing strategies to limit liability
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Advice on royalties and fees
Franchise Documentation
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Franchise agreements
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Disclosure documents and Franchising Code certificates
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Intellectual property licences
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Master franchise agreements
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International master franchise agreements
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Area development agreements
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Terms of trade and supply arrangements
Compliance & Management
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Cost neutral franchisee sign up process
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Franchisee recruitment procedures and processes
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Trade practices advice & training
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Trade practices compliance programs
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Pre-franchise agreement questionnaires
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Employment advice for head office, company outlet staff and franchisees staff
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Retail leasing
Mergers, Acquisitions and Initial Public Offerings
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Pre-sale services to become"investor ready"
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M&A strategy
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Introductions to our private equity, venture capital and banking contacts
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Due diligence support and services
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Information memorandum preparation
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Sale or acquisition agreements
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IPO documentation
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Finance and security agreements
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