Franchising

In New Zealand, as elsewhere around the world, franchising has become one of the most popular and successful ways of doing business. Whether you are a franchisor or franchisee James & Wells will work with you to help you get the most out of your franchise business.

We can help you with:

• Drafting and reviewing franchise documents, including franchise agreements, disclosure documents and operations manuals
• Protecting your intellectual property including brand names and logo availability searches, use, protection and registration of trade marks, designs and copyright (where applicable)
• Consumer and competition issues under New Zealand legislation including under the Fair Trading Act 1986
• Advising New Zealand Master Franchisors on their agreements and franchise systems internationally
• Advising overseas Master Franchisors on compliance requirements in relation to New Zealand legal requirements
• Drafting and reviewing of documents related to your franchise including supply and terms of trade agreements
• Resolving disputes relating to franchise agreements (including mediation and court proceedings)