Elizabeth Gore-Jones has acted for a number of companies in our group for the last three years. Unfair Restraint of Trade struck down The Back In Motion Physiotherapy Franchise Agreements contained a clause preventing an ex-franchisee from competing within 10 kms of any Back In Motion Physiotherapy franchise for 12 months after the franc.
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Both franchise and business law are wide ranging areas and it is impossible to outline all exact areas covered. Our clients' industries are diverse and varied they include telcos, landlords, furniture retailers, women's clothing and accessories retailers/franchisors, childrens sport coaching, photo booth operators/franchisors, mining service industry franchisees, gym owners, pizza store owners, coffee vending franchisees and the list goes on.
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From a Franchisor's viewpoint I recognised the importance of producing compliant Franchise Documents that can be easily interpreted by candidates and key conditions are in plain English.
Establishing the last Franchise we used the firm "The Franchise & Business Lawyers" and found Elizabeth's precise franchise document requirements/knowledge and practical experience extremely helpful especially dealing with abnormal items and pointing out any unfair provisions.Elizabeth was available for us on a day to day basis when we needed assistance and importantly returned phone calls on the same day.
Establishing the last Franchise we used the firm "The Franchise & Business Lawyers" and found Elizabeth's precise franchise document requirements/knowledge and practical experience extremely helpful especially dealing with abnormal items and pointing out any unfair provisions.Elizabeth was available for us on a day to day basis when we needed assistance and importantly returned phone calls on the same day.
Case Studies
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Our client was a franchisee and had set up a new franchised business. However, after 18 months of operation the business was losing a lot of money each month. The franchisor had helped to hire and train most of the franchisee's staff, had approved of the business location, had provided training to the franchisee and so on.
What we do for franchisors
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When acting for a new franchisor the franchising lawyer will be engaged to give advice about franchising, structuring, business matters, leasing and other legal matters. The franchising lawyer will also prepare the franchising suite of documents which will be used by the franchisor in granting franchises to franchisees and will govern the relationship moving forward.
2015 Franchising Code of Conduct Changes
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Many of the obligations of franchisors under the "Old Code" remain however, they have in many instances been extended or added to. The changes are so wide that this Code review has resulted in a new Code and not just a revised or "re-jigged" Code. 2.2 However, in many cases the disclosure requirements have been extended, for example, in the past we needed only to name associates of the franchisor.
Reviews (10)
Anthony Greentree
Jan 21, 2020
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There was a genuinely considerate, yet very professional style that Elizabeth from, "The Franchise & Business Lawyers", displayed toward me with my most recent business transaction. Business transactions can be stressful, indeed. Having a person who treated me with the understanding and support that I needed through this process was relieving - I had every confidence in Elizabeth's work.
Elizabeth's communication was brilliant and always responded to calls and emails very quickly. Often within minutes of sending an email I would get a response and solution to any issue I had.
My thoughts on my
Elizabeth's communication was brilliant and always responded to calls and emails very quickly. Often within minutes of sending an email I would get a response and solution to any issue I had.
My thoughts on my
Warren Brown
Dec 30, 2019
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We have used The Franchise & Business Lawyers to handle all aspects relating to our franchise business and in particular Elizabeth Gore-Jones. Elizabeth has proved to be highly competent, fully in charge of her brief and whose advice has always been correct and in the best interest of us, the client. This firm, unlike the major legal firms, is not interested in generating unnecessary fees, merely in achieving the appropriate outcomes at minimal costs.
Warren Brown, Managing Director, Pet Cafe Retailing Systems, franchiser for "Pet Cafe" Group
Warren Brown, Managing Director, Pet Cafe Retailing Systems, franchiser for "Pet Cafe" Group
Debbie Stanton
Dec 24, 2019
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Our Group, First Class Financial Group, has been working along side The Franchise & Business Lawyers since 2012. We have always found Elizabeth Gore - Jones to be responsive, supportive and professional. Her outstanding wealth of industry knowledge, and advice allows us to remain compliant with the Franchising code . We have no problem recommending Elizabeth as part of your legal advisory team.
As a Franchise system that has many regulations to adhere to, we know we can operate with confidence and peace of mind, knowing Elizabeth's
experience in Franchising and commercial law is there to support
As a Franchise system that has many regulations to adhere to, we know we can operate with confidence and peace of mind, knowing Elizabeth's
experience in Franchising and commercial law is there to support
Samuel Krecek
Dec 23, 2019
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My sister and I found The Franchise & Business Lawyers by complete chance. From first contact Elizabeth was more than what you would typically expect or have heard about lawyers. Flawless professionally, Elizabeth also had the ability to adapt and accommodate our needs, being emotionally sensitive and caring. As young clientele, we appreciated Elizabeth always making time for us, especially in emergency's with nothing but constant support & care. I commend Elizabeth's ability to deal with those people in our case who made her life less than easy, only ever sending perfected, confident correspondence
Andrew Oxley
Nov 26, 2019
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The Franchise & Business Lawyers were literally amazing!
Elizabeth who I worked with was exactly what you want in your lawyer...to the point, breaking it down into layman's terms, EXTREMELY thorough, but more importantly extremely personable (I would have loved to have gone for a glass of wine with her).
Without a doubt, I recommend this law firm if you are looking for advice with your franchise as I was. I had no doubt in my mind about committing to a franchise agreement after working though it all with Elisabeth and negotiating better terms for myself.
Elizabeth who I worked with was exactly what you want in your lawyer...to the point, breaking it down into layman's terms, EXTREMELY thorough, but more importantly extremely personable (I would have loved to have gone for a glass of wine with her).
Without a doubt, I recommend this law firm if you are looking for advice with your franchise as I was. I had no doubt in my mind about committing to a franchise agreement after working though it all with Elisabeth and negotiating better terms for myself.
John McSweyn
Oct 10, 2019
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I researched franchise lawyers in Sydney to help build the legal requirements for our newly developed franchising idea. After speaking with a few companies, and then Elizabeth, we decided that The Franchise and Business lawyers had the professional requirements, but still caring and personal experience we wanted to work with. Her fees we also more than competitive than anyone in Sydney. This was the best decision, as Elizabeth has been so good to work with over the past few years. Always approachable, and responsive with ideas and knowledge to make us confident that we comply with all legal regulations
Stan Janke
Sep 25, 2019
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From our initial appointment with the The Franchise and Business Lawyers, discussions with Elizabeth left us light of heart and confident, feeling at last, we had found an ally to help resolve an ongoing dispute.
Elizabeth has an excellent knowledge of the Franchising system, yet her insistence on gaining a thorough understanding of every aspect of our individual and complex case was impressive - a trait we have previously found sometimes lacking within the legal industry.
The ability to grasp the situation as explained, and to translate this accurately into correspondence, always promptly sent
Elizabeth has an excellent knowledge of the Franchising system, yet her insistence on gaining a thorough understanding of every aspect of our individual and complex case was impressive - a trait we have previously found sometimes lacking within the legal industry.
The ability to grasp the situation as explained, and to translate this accurately into correspondence, always promptly sent
Loui Marando
Sep 24, 2019
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The Franchise and Business lawyers are fantastic.
We were looking to purchase our first business and Elizabeth Gore-Jones was simply amazing and very helpful throughout. Elizabeth's response time was very quick and her guidance and advice was invaluable. Elizabeth is very professional and has a great sense of humour. We will definitely be sticking with Elizabeth in the future and would highly recommend,
We were looking to purchase our first business and Elizabeth Gore-Jones was simply amazing and very helpful throughout. Elizabeth's response time was very quick and her guidance and advice was invaluable. Elizabeth is very professional and has a great sense of humour. We will definitely be sticking with Elizabeth in the future and would highly recommend,
Christopher Nield
Aug 22, 2019
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I contacted Elizabeth to draft our franchise agreement and disclosure documents for a new business model. I couldn't recommend her enough from the perspective of professionalism, knowledge and especially her ability to throughly understand and remain completely focused on our main objectives. She also handled a business sale for me and negotiated great terms with the buyers lawyers. Give her a call, you won't be disappointed!
Greg P.
Jun 26, 2019
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Elizabeth Gore Jones and The Franchise and Business Lawyers are the absolute definition of excellence in the field of Franchise and Business Law. Being able to converse with a legal firm that actually understands your particular needs to swiftly and concisely deliver the results you require in a timely no fuss manner is very refreshing. Advice given in layman's terms not legal jargon so as to fully comprehend your position and whats required to bring about a positive outcome. Elizabeth Gore Jones's very personal approach makes you feel at ease no matter what your situation is and makes you feel
