Preparation, negotiation and entering into franchising agreements
Purchase of a Rent Roll, Agent retention and Buying and Selling a Real Estate Agency
Practical legal advice for agreements, intellectual property, dispute resolution and litigation.
Protecting your brand and trading rights both nationally and internationally
Helping with capital investments, strategic acquisitions and business mergers
Why Work with
Baybridge?
At Baybridge we understand that running your own business takes courage. We invest in our client’s endeavours and take pride in their successes. Our expert teams are equipped to assist you through the journey.
Benefits of working with us:
Fixed Fee Services
Modern and effective communication
Experience working with some of Australia’s most successful brands
Whatever your business needs, whether you are transacting, protecting your business, or in a dispute, we are confident we can assist you. Connect with us today to find out how we can help.
Real Estate Agent Reforms – New Real Estate Laws
If you work in real estate, you are likely to be impacted by the reforms to the real estate licensing laws. The new legislation will be enforceable from 23 March 2020.
Our guide addresses:
- Important dates
- What agent license you will be rolled into and what license you may need
- Corporation Licenses and Licensees in Charge
- What to do when the Licensee in Charge is unavailable
- A checklist of actions you need to take to prepare
- New rules of conduct to understand
- Maximum penalties
Download our Information Guide today to learn what changes you may need to make.
Franchising Services
Franchising can be an exciting and profitable endeavour for both franchisor and franchisee. But the process of setting up and maintaining a franchise can be daunting. A franchise agreement forms the core of the relationship between the two parties, so it’s important that it’s constructed fairly and legally.
At Baybridge, our lawyers have extensive experience in dealing with both sides of the equation; existing businesses looking to build a national presence and individuals seeking to secure their first franchised offering. We understand the requirements and concerns of both parties and can help you build a strong happy relationship that will benefit everybody for years to come.
Real Estate Agency Services
Litigation Services
Intellectual Property Services
Mergers and Acquisitions Services
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Latest Updates
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Tougher penalties announced for breaches of the Franchising Code
Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business, Stuart Robert, has announced increased penalties for breaches of the Franchising Code of Conduct that will come into effect on the 15th of April 2022.
Announced last week, the changes build on a series of reforms that aim to improve fairness and conduct in the franchising sector.
MARKET WATCH: Should I Register my Franchise on the Franchise Disclosure Registry?
More information has been released on the much-anticipated Franchise Disclosure Register and on 1 April 2022 the Franchising Code of Conduct was amended (yet again) to insert a new clause 53 to deal with the Franchise Disclosure Register. Announced as part of the Federal Government’s 2021-22 Budget, the Franchise Disclosure Register aims to assist potential franchisees during the due diligence process, by creating a publicly available source of information, before a franchise agreement is entered into.
MARKET WATCH: The ACCC’s compliance and enforcement priorities for 2022/23
Franchises, it’s that time of year again – the release of the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) compliance and enforcement priorities for 2022/23.
These priorities are a definitive guide to what the ACCC will be particularly focussed on in the year ahead
