Providing ‘practical, commercial advice’, the team at Spencer West LLP is well-equipped to assist clients with a range of franchising-related mandates, including corporate structuring, shareholder agreements, property leases, employment matters, and dispute resolution. David Kaye heads up the group, combining extensive experience in business law and franchising to represent a client base in the retail, food and beverage, health and fitness, and care sectors. Andrew Fraser is a key contact for international roll-outs, particularly the negotiation of franchising documents and securing master franchising rights.
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Testimonials

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  • 'David Kaye and Andrew Fraser are both extremely knowledgeable and experienced in all matters related to franchising.'

  • 'The practice drips with experience throughout their team.'

  • 'They offer practical, commercial advice which.’

  • ‘Andrew Fraser excels in his field of franchising. He provides quick solutions to tricky issues.’

  • 'Extremely specialised, personalised service ensuring consultancy is well suited to each unique situation. All of the team are hugely experienced in their specialist field and very responsive, collaborative and friendly.'

  • 'In-depth knowledge of franchising.'

Key clients

  • Boss Pizza
  • Mexi Bean
  • Big Licks
  • OX Delivers
  • Shrimp Shack
  • Chilos Burgers
  • Turner Swim
  • The Car Wash Company
  • Connect Recruitment
  • Just Pizza & Pasta
  • iCafe
  • On The Move Mobile Car Valeting

Work highlights

Advised Big Licks on the creation of franchise documentation.
Acting for YouMe Sushi as franchise counsel and advising on various related matters.
Acting for Boss Pizza in establishing their franchise network.

Practice head

David Kaye

Other key lawyers

Andrew Fraser