In recent years, franchising has emerged as one of the more common methods of operating and expanding businesses. It is a trend which the team at Marshalls & Dent, have recognised and responded to.

Our Business & Franchising lawyers are well-versed in traditional contract law concepts and are able to respond to adapt to the idiosyncrasies of this area of law. At Marshalls & Dent we believe in being as practical and adaptive as our franchisor clients must be to expand their business over time.

Our Business and Franchising Law Practice covers all facets of these areas of law, including:-

• Buying and selling of business
• Business Structures including Partnership, Joint Venture, Company and Trusts (including Discretionary, Unit and Hybrid Trusts)
• Business Succession
• Commercial Leasing
• Liquor Licensing
• Franchising compliance matters, including preparation of Franchise Disclosure Documents
• Preparation of Franchise Agreements
• Assisting Franchisees, including advising on and negotiating amendments to the Franchise Agreement they have been asked to sign
• Dispute Resolution in all types of business transactions including franchises, partnerships and commercial leases
• Trade Marks, including registrations and infringement claims