for franchisees who want a franchise agreement review in Melbourne.
If you're buying a franchise in Melbourne or anywhere in Victoria, getting independent legal advice before you sign is essential. At Haarsma Lawyers, ourfranchise lawyers provide fixed fee franchise agreement reviews for clients throughout Greater Melbourne, Geelong and regional Victoria.
We combine local experience with a national client base. We advise franchisees across the Melbourne CBD, eastern and western suburbs, Geelong, Ballarat and regional Victoria.
Franchise Industry Specialists
Decades of experience reviewing franchise agreements and advising franchisees on franchise systems from food and retail to professional services. We understand the Victorian business environment and the commercial realities franchisees face.
Fast Turnaround
Franchise Agreement reviews are usually completed in 2 - 5 business days.
Our goal is to provide clear, practical advice - not just legal theory - so you can make confident decisions.
For people who don't need a solicitor's certificate, who may have a few questions, and who want a general review of the franchise agreement.
We're specialists and we know our way around a franchise agreement. In some instances we may have already reviewed similar franchise agreements or we may have experience with the franchise system. In a basic franchise agreement review you will get an on the spot general review of the franchise agreement, and an understanding of the main clauses and what theyreally mean.
What'sincluded:
a 90 minute meeting via Zoom, Teams or in person to discuss your goals and your questions,
an on the spot general review of the franchise agreement.
What's not included:
solicitor's certificates,
a thorough review of the franchise agreement (including reading the franchise agreement beforehand).
For people who need a solicitor's certificate, who want a detailed review of the franchise agreement and who may have a lot of questions.
We recommend a standard franchise agreement review, particularly if you haven't run a franchise business before.
In a standard franchise agreement review we read the franchise agreement from cover to coverbefore we meet. We will also read over the important points in the disclosure document. Again in your meeting we will go through the main clauses and explain what theyreally mean, giving you real life examples.
At the end of our meeting you'll have a better understanding of franchising, the business you're considering, the risks involved in buying the business and what you can do to protect yourself against those risks.
What'sincluded:
a 90 - 120 minute meeting via Zoom, Teams or in person to discuss your goals and your questions,
a detailed and thorough review of the franchise agreement,
discussion of the clauses that we recommend that you get the franchisor to change,
solicitor's certificates (provided the certificate is in the appropriate form and we are able to sign the certificate during the meeting).
For people who want a thorough review of the franchise agreement, together with advice in writing.
In a premium franchise agreement review you will get a thorough and detailed review of the franchise agreement (which we will read from cover to coverbeforewe meet). You will also get advice in writing, particularly detailing the clauses that we recommend that you ask the franchisor to change.
What'sincluded:
a 90 - 120 minute meeting via Zoom, Teams or in person to discuss your goals and your questions,
a detailed and thorough review of the franchise agreement,
discussion of the clauses that we recommend that you get the franchisor to change,
solicitor's certificates (provided the certificate is in the appropriate form and we are able to sign the certificate during the meeting).
advice in writing.
What's not included:
negotiation of amendments with the franchisor.
What's included in a Franchise Agreement Review?
Our review service goes beyond simply reading a contract and highlighting clauses. It's a collaborative process where our advice is tailored to your business needs.
We will provide explanations and identify risks in your documents, including
franchise fees, royalties and ongoing costs;
renewal, termination and transfer clauses;
restraint of trade and personal guarantee provisions;
disclosure document accuracy and compliance;
unfair contract terms.
We will also let you know which clauses you can enforce or challenge if necessary.
Legal help from HL at the very beginning, has been a huge weight off my shoulders, knowing that these initial negotiations were far more favourable my way in the event of needing them.
Shaun
Franchisee
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