Why Do You Need A Commercial Lawyer?
Brydens Lawyers takes the time to understand your business and commercial goals so as to best assist you in the franchise development process.
Whether you are a franchisor or a prospective franchisee, our team of commercial law experts can provide the legal counsel you need to make an informed decision about the future of your business.
Certain aspects of commercial law can be complex and convoluted, including those to do with franchising a business. When you engage a commercial lawyer through Brydens Lawyers, we can assist you in various ways to ensure that your interests are protected, that any franchise fee or licensing fee is paid correctly, and that any contracts you sign have no hidden legal pitfalls.
Why Are Brydens Lawyers The Right Representation For You?
At Brydens Lawyers, we ensure we take the time to form working relationships with you, your key staff, outside advisors, accountants and franchise consultants to ensure that our advice is relevant to you and your existing business model.
Brydens Lawyers acts for a variety of diverse industries such as hospitality, construction, retail, automotive, coffee, health, fitness and real estate. When you engage the services of a professional commercial lawyer through Brydens Lawyers, you are not just hiring a legal professional—you are investing in your own peace of mind.
What Will Your Commercial Lawyer Organise For You?
We understand that our clients are often busy people who may not have the time to read all the fine print. That is where Brydens Lawyers commercial team can help. We can assist you by not only providing legal advice and guidance but by also assessing your franchise agreement and renegotiating contracts and clauses on your behalf if necessary. By taking care of these legal tasks in which we excel, you can get back to the smooth operation of your business.
Our commercial team can assist you with:
Preparing franchise agreements, the franchise disclosure document and ancillary documents.
Compliance with the Franchising Code of Conduct.
Negotiating with government departments and councils.
Drafting and providing advice in relation to commercial and retail leases.
Negotiating options, contracts and conditions of sale.
Property development.
Negotiation with the franchisee’s legal advisors.
Managing the sale of a franchisee’s business and assignment of the franchise to the purchaser.
Handling franchise fees and licensing fees and that ongoing royalties are paid correctly.
Managing dispute resolution, including negotiating, mediation and litigation.
Advising on regulatory compliance.
Renewals and terminations.
Advising on employment law.
Providing advice for intellectual property, including branding and social media compliance.
When Should You Consult A Commercial Lawyer?
You should consult Brydens Lawyers if you are thinking about franchising your business or if you are looking to purchase an existing franchise.
Before you sign anything, we can ensure that any franchise agreement includes no unexpected surprises and that your interests are protected. The franchising relationship between a franchisor and a franchisee can be straightforward and successful. With the right legal advice and guidance, Brydens Lawyers can help to take care of the most important business aspects, as well as the legal minutiae. After all, a successful franchise is one where both parties benefit profitably.
What Is Your Next Step?
Contact Brydens Lawyers today to arrange a consultation to discuss your franchising matter. Whether you are an experienced franchisor or a first-time franchisee, we are here to help you by putting your interests first. We have helped both franchisors and franchisees in our extensive history as a NSW-based law firm. We can help you today, no matter which side you’re negotiating from. We can ensure that prospective franchisees reap the financial benefit of operating under an established brand, while franchisors can enjoy building a dedicated network of entrepreneurial partners who are committed to mutual success.
