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Corinne Whelan

Practice Group Leader

Practice Areas
Corporate and Commercial
Franchising
Intellectual Property

Corinne is a Practice Group Leader in LegalVision’s Franchising team. Admitted in 2017, Corinne has a wealth of experience as a commercial lawyer, specialising in franchising, regulatory compliance and intellectual property.

Corinne has helped establish and support over 100 franchise networks and has a passion for supporting franchisors as they operate these networks locally and globally. Her experience in franchising makes her well-equipped to assist franchisors through the many stages and structures of franchising.

In addition to franchising law, Corinne works across various intellectual property matters, including advising on IP licensing and assignments, university collaborations, government funding arrangements and IP due diligence for capital raises.

Corinne was a winner of the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 award in 2024 under the ‘Intellectual Property’ category.

Corinne's Expertise

Franchising

Assisting franchisors with the operation of their franchise networks across Australia and New Zealand.

Advising clients on compliance with the Franchising Code of Conduct.

Corporate & Commercial

Advising clients on commercial contracts relevant to their day-to-day operation across their businesses and franchise network.

Intellectual Property

Assisting clients in building and protecting their brand through advice and intellectual property agreements.

Intellectual property due diligence.

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    2022 Law Firm of the Year - Australasian Law Awards