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Franchising can be lucrative for parties on both sides of the equation. But an unclear franchise system, complex contract and knotty IP regulations create severe legal pitfalls. Our franchise lawyers can safely navigate you through the most charged disputes with personalised, specific and actionable legal advice.
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If you are currently considering and researching franchise disputes, we can assume that you and the other party have reached an impasse, or soon will. Book a consultation at our Richmond office in Melbourne (or via conference call), and our franchise lawyers will help you understand your rights and obligations under your franchise agreement and ensure you get the outcome you're entitled to.
Talk to us about your franchise for expert legal advice.
Tell us about your case.
We will assess your case and review your franchise agreement.
We will check if your franchise agreement breaches Australian Consumer Law.
We will advise you on your options and take the appropriate legal action for your case.
We will pursue your case through to the final outcome, including litigation if necessary.
Tell us about your case.
We will assess your case and review your franchise agreement.
We will check if your franchise agreement breaches Australian Consumer Law.
We will advise you on your options and take the appropriate legal action for your case.
Tell us about your case.
We will assess your case and review your franchise agreement.
We will check if your franchise agreement breaches Australian Consumer Law.
Our lawyers are experts in franchise disputes, and we can help you with your case anywhere in Australia. We have experience handling disputes from both sides, so we can help you no matter the details of your case.
Our lawyers have a wealth of proven experience helping clients successfully navigate franchise disputes. From mundane misunderstandings to fraught financial affairs, there’s no challenge we cannot assist you with.
Clear, direct advice
We provide open, honest advice because we don't want to waste your time. We will give you a frank assessment of your case so you know where you stand and what your options are.
Flexible pricing
We offer fixed-fee or tailored pricing to suit you and your case. Whatever your decision, we will work efficiently to maximise the benefits of our service.
Experience you can rely on
We have the experience and expertise to review your contracts, check if they breach Australian consumer law, and investigate whether any misleading or deceptive conduct has occurred.
Fast and efficient
Franchise disputes can have a significant impact on your business and livelihood. We work hard to ensure you get a speedy resolution for your case without unnecessary delays.
"AANDI are very easy to deal with. Always prompt service with informative and timely communication. We will be using them for all our legal needs from now on."
"Leigh and his team provided excellent service and made my claim process seamless when i was being pressured by my insurance company to use their preferred repairer, highly recommend."
Litigation is often a time-sensitive matter.
Our lawyers are ready to go.
Level 3, Building 5, 658 Church Street, Richmond, Victoria 3121
Monday – Friday
8:30am – 5pm
Flexible payment plans available
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Yes, but only after the agreement has been made. We review the contract so that we understand the nature of the dispute between the franchisor and the franchisee.
The first step is to try to resolve the dispute through mediation. We do this to try and resolve the dispute without resorting to drawn-out legal proceedings, which can be costly. We provide franchise dispute mediation services.
Yes, the relevant laws are:
Disputes can be very complex as the legal issues can cut across several areas of the law and local jurisdictions. That’s why you must engage a firm with experience in this area.
Franchisees can terminate the franchise agreement, but penalties generally apply. You can also sell the franchise.
A franchise agreement will typically contain some or all of the following grounds for termination:
You can also terminate the FA under the Franchising Code of Conduct.
Leigh has decades of legal experience and has held the Director position at AANDI Lawyers for over 8 years.
