Franchising & Licensing

About the role

Tisher Liner FC Law specializes in franchising and licensing law, offering expert legal advice and representation for both franchisors and franchisees. Franchising involves a contractual relationship where the franchisor permits the franchisee to use a trademark and operate under a specific business model, often with operational constraints and KPIs. Licensing agreements provide more flexibility in marketing, operations, or business performance.

Services

• Business and franchise structuring
• Franchise Code of Conduct compliance
• Employment issues and contractor arrangements
• ACCC compliance and issues
• Regulatory and licensing issues
• Leasing (prepare and review leases, licences, transfers, assignments, and agreements)
• Retail lease disputes
• Supplier terms and conditions
• Privacy policies and Spam Act compliance
• Distribution agreements
• Trade mark and intellectual property licensing
• Product licensing arrangements
• Service agreements
• Referral agreements
• Sale and purchase of businesses and assets (including franchises)
• Personal Property Securities Act advice
• Third line forcing and exclusive dealing issues

Dispute Resolution

Tisher Liner FC Law has experience in franchise disputes, including injunction proceedings in the Supreme Court of Victoria and proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia.

Franchisor Support

• Understand and comply with responsibilities and obligations under the Franchising Code of Conduct and the Competition and Consumer Act 2010
• Understand minimum business conduct and disclosure requirements under the code
• Resolve disputes under the code
• Establish a framework for an effective compliance program