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FRANCHISE LAW 101 Esther Gutnick | Senior Associate MST Lawyers
About the Author Esther Gutnick is a Senior Associate in the Corporate Advisory and Franchising Team of Melbourne-based law firm MST Lawyers and has been practicing in the franchising space for 15 years. Esther has authored numerous franchise articles and handles a wide variety of franchising and commercial matters, acting for both franchisees and franchisors, including local, national and international franchise systems. Her practice focusses on:
• Acquisition and disposal of franchise networks and independent businesses
• Establishment of franchise systems, including structuring advice and drafting key franchise documentation • International and master franchising, assisting Australian franchise systems to expand offshore and overseas franchise systems to enter into the Australian market
• Advising both franchisors and franchisees on compliance matters, including compliance with the Franchising Code of Conduct and Australian Consumer Law • Advising both franchisors and franchisees in relation to franchise dispute resolution • Advising franchisees and franchisors in relation to sales and acquisitions of franchised businesses and reviewing franchise documentation
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