Articles by Corinne Whelan

July 28, 2025

I am a Franchisor. What Do I Need to Disclose on the Franchise Disclosure Register?

As a franchisor, you have an obligation under the Franchising Code of Conduct to provide...

August 7, 2024

Disclosure Document Obligations for Franchisors

The Franchising Code of Conduct (the Code) requires all franchisors to provide a franchisee with...

April 24, 2024

What To Do Before You Sign a Legal Contract

If you are in business, then you will need to enter into legal contracts on...

May 17, 2023

Misleading or Deceptive Conduct During Pre-Contractual Negotiations

All businesses, regardless of size, will enter into hundreds, possibly even thousands of contracts throughout...

April 19, 2023

The Role of the ACCC Regarding Franchisors

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is a government body that monitors compliance with...

September 14, 2022

Franchising Contraventions: Non-Compliance and the ACCC

The Franchising Code of Conduct (‘the Code’) aims to be a straightforward piece of legislation...

December 29, 2021

How Will the Unfair Contract Terms Law Affect Franchise Agreements?

In early 2021, the government published a draft of legislative changes relating to unfair contract...

December 21, 2021

Small Business Lawyer Series: What Types of Contracts Does a Small Business Need?

The types of contracts a small business needs vary depending on the nature of the...

November 11, 2021

What is ‘Special Circumstances’ Termination in a Franchise Agreement?

All franchise agreements contain different ways a franchise can be terminated. Indeed, many of the...

November 1, 2021

How Will Amendments to the Franchising Code Affect My Franchise Agreement?

The Franchising Code of Conduct (the Code) regulates all Australian franchise relationships. It is essentially...