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About Emma Jervis

Emma is a Practice Leader who heads LegalVision’s Franchising Team. Emma’s experience in franchising law is extensive and varied, including acting on a number of large franchise disputes in the Federal Court, and representing numerous franchisors and franchisees in setting up, managing and expanding their businesses.

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June 16, 2015

Disclosing potential franchisee expenses

Under the Franchising Code of Conduct, Franchisors are required to disclose all potential franchisee expenses (clause...

May 11, 2015

I have been issued with a breach notice by my Franchisor. What should I do next?

If you’ve been issued with a breach notice by your franchisor, the worst thing you...

May 7, 2015

What are my pre-action obligations?

Going to Court is an expensive, time consuming and stressful process. Not even the best...

May 6, 2015

How do I renew my franchising agreement?

Five years ago, you started your franchise business. Since launching, you’ve worked hard and steadily...

May 1, 2015

What is Good Faith in Franchising?

Franchising Law in Australia changed significantly on 1 January 2015 with the introduction of the...

May 1, 2015

What is an Unfair Preference Payment?

So you have received a scary looking letter from a liquidator informing you that you...

March 24, 2015

Part 1: Employment considerations when buying a franchise

Are you ready to buy your very own franchise business and deciding whom to employ?...

November 26, 2014

What are Pie Face franchisees’ rights following voluntary administration?

Franchisees of Pie Face outlets have been left in the dark as the company fell...

November 13, 2014

Can a business be sued for online defamation?

Nowadays, more often than not, businesses have websites and social media accounts that have user...

October 16, 2014

What are the costs of running a franchise business?  

What are the initial fees? In most franchises there is an initial franchise fee. This...

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