Izard Weston provides expert legal advice in the specialised field of franchising and licensing

Izard Weston is one of a select group of law firms nationwide that has a significant franchising practice.  We have a practical knowledge of issues that arise in this sector, and can help franchise clients with all their legal needs. 

We can help franchisors with:

  • franchising their business (or licensing their products or services)
  • drafting a franchise agreement and other franchise documentation, or reviewing their existing documentation
  • selling franchises to franchisees
  • franchisees wanting to sell, or renew, their franchise
  • enforcing the terms of the franchise agreement against a franchisee
  • any disputes they are having with any franchisees
  • related legal matters, such as leases, business structures, asset protection, drafting terms of trade/supply, intellectual property matters and legal compliance

We can help franchisees with:

  • buying a franchise, including reviewing the franchise agreement
  • selling their franchised business
  • advice on their obligations under the franchise agreement
  • any problems they are having with their franchisor
  • related legal matters, such as leases, business structures and asset protection

For further assistance please contact:

Melanie Sargent
Miranda Squire
Tony Stevens
Hamish Walker

Izard Weston provides expert legal advice in the specialised field of franchising and licensing