Franchising and Licensing

• Drafting franchise and licence documentation – franchise agreements, master franchise agreements, area development agreements, licence agreements, disclosure documents
• Sale and Purchase of franchise or licenced businesses
• Franchisee/licensee compliance issues
• Dispute resolution
• Structure advice and intellectual property protection
• Review of franchise & licence agreements
• Adapting franchise and licence agreements from other jurisdictions to suit New Zealand law
• Advising on franchise and licence laws in other countries to franchisors/licensors looking to move their brand to new markets
• Drafting and review of master franchise & licence agreements
• Advising franchisors/licensors and franchisees/licensees on their rights and obligations
• Advising on compliance with the FANZ Codes and adapting franchise document to meet the FANZ Code requirements
• Compliance with relevant legislation – Fair Trading Act 1986, Commerce Act 1993, Contractual Remedies Act 1979