{"id":218865,"date":"2022-11-22T18:13:23","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T05:13:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/?p=218865"},"modified":"2022-11-23T16:48:54","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T03:48:54","slug":"choosing-a-franchise-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/franchising\/choosing-a-franchise-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Choosing a Franchise Lawyer in NZ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Operating a franchise is a significant commitment and investment. If you have any issues or need general advice, you should have an expert who can provide you with the exact information and legal advice you need. A franchise lawyer is well-suited to help you deal with all issues that might arise as part of a <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/franchising\/franchise-agreement\/\">franchise agreement<\/a>. However, choosing the right one can take time and effort. This article will take you through five tips when choosing a franchise lawyer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"my-7 lg:my-10 border-y-2 border-gray-100 py-7 lg:py-10 flex flex-col sm:flex-row items-start gap-10\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-52 mx-auto my-0! rounded\" src=\"https:\/\/img.legalvision.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/30121230\/franchisor-toolkit-nz-small.jpg\" alt=\"Front page of publication\"\n                 loading=\"lazy\" width=\"208\" height=\"298\">\n                <section>\n            <div class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Franchisor Toolkit New Zealand<\/div>\n            <div class=\"body-text\">\n                <p>This publication provides you with the fundamentals for franchising your New Zealand business, including set up, branding and management.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            \n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go.legalvision.co.nz\/franchisor-toolkit-nz.html\" class=\" block px-5 py-3.5 max-w-fit bg-orange button__hover transition rounded text-white font-bold text-lg no-underline uppercase leading-tight text-center\" target=\"\" rel=\"\">Download Now<\/a>        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consider Their Industry-Specific Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Primarily, your franchise lawyer should have specific experience and expertise in franchising.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A standard business lawyer will have generalised knowledge of information relevant to you. For example, they will be able to assist you in reviewing and <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/franchising\/8-red-flags-when-entering-a-franchise-agreement\/\">negotiating the terms of your contracts<\/a>. However, a franchise lawyer will have specific knowledge of the nuances that apply to franchises. Therefore, they will be able to give you highly specialised advice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n    <p>Ideally, the lawyer you should choose should also have industry-specific experience. For example, a franchise in a retail setting will differ from a mobile franchise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, finding a franchise lawyer with demonstrated knowledge in your sector will be highly beneficial.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understand Their Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Franchise lawyer fees may include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>traditional hourly billing;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>membership fees; or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>project-based billing (fixed fee).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/franchising\/how-to-calculate-franchise-fees\/\">Fees<\/a> will also vary depending on the nature of your engagement. For example, the costs of reviewing a franchise agreement for a prospective franchisee wanting advice on the franchise documentation will be very different to that of a business intending to launch a franchise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several advantages of working under a fixed fee scheme. First, you can anticipate fees. Therefore, you can budget for them. However, it would help if you understand what services the flat fee includes. 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This makes it essential that you like them and their style of working. It might be a good idea to look at online reviews of law firms to determine if they are generally favourable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--idea\">\n    <p>If you have connections in the franchise industry, seeking a referral is another excellent way to find a suitable lawyer. You should just be sure to avoid any potential conflict of interest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consider Their Ability to Cater to Your Specific Needs&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The needs of franchisors and franchisees are vastly different. This makes it important to choose a franchise lawyer who understands this difference and can advise you accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, consider you are a franchisor and your franchisee breaches the franchise agreement. If you were seeking advice on this situation, you would need a lawyer who can assist you with dispute resolution procedures and ways to end the franchise agreement early potentially. In that case, the advice given to you would be different to the advice given to the franchisee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ask About Their Availability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your lawyer must be as available as you need them to be. For example, some franchise lawyers might promise to get back to you within 24 hours of sending an enquiry. You will need to find a lawyer with such a standard if you consider most of your matters will have a degree of urgency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also find a franchise lawyer with the same communication style as you. For example, some law firms focus on email correspondence, while others prefer phone contact. If you have a preference, you should ask your potential lawyer if your preferred communication method is possible before engaging them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right franchise lawyer can take time and effort. Five things that you should consider when choosing a franchise lawyer in New Zealand include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>considering their industry-specific experience&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>understanding their fees;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>evaluating their personal qualities;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>considering their ability to cater to your specific needs; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>asking about their availability.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for a franchise lawyer in New Zealand, our <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/franchise-lawyers-lp\">experienced franchise lawyers<\/a> can assist as part of our LegalVision membership. For a low monthly fee, you will have unlimited access to lawyers to answer your questions and draft and review your documents. Call us today on <a href=\"tel:+64800005570\" class=\"AVANSERnumber dynamic-number\">0800 005 570<\/a> or visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/membership\/\">membership page<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1669091945331\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is a franchise lawyer?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Franchise lawyers focus on providing expert services for all aspects of franchise law. They assist with all aspects of franchising. 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