STEWART GERMANN LAW OFFICE undertakes a wide range of legal work and specialises in franchising, licensing and the sale and purchase of businesses.

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			Stewart Germann Law Office has been named Franchise Law Firm of the Year in New Zealand in the 2012 Global Law Experts Practice Area Awards.
	The Franchise Award was judged on client testimonials, recent key cases, legal rankings, overall reputation, publication contribution, speaking engagements and the performance and standing of the team’s individual lawyers.

STEWART GERMANN:

• is listed in the International Who's Who of Franchising Lawyers

• provides expert legal advice for both franchisors and franchisees

• is a recognised national and international guest speaker at franchise conferences (New Zealand, Australia, USA)

• is a qualified mediator and a member of LEADR and AMINZ

• acts for clients which include many of New Zealand's best known national and international franchise brands

• World Franchise Council Representative 1997 to 1999

• has extensive franchising contacts worldwide and locally

• acts for clients all over New Zealand

• offers Trans-Tasman coverage.

The International Who's Who of Franchise Lawyers has referred to Stewart Germann as ... ''one of the leading franchising practitioners in the world'' and notes that he is: ''once again the leading franchise lawyer in New Zealand''

CLIVE NEIFELD:

• advisor to many award-winning franchise systems

• specialist business lawyer

• acts for franchisees and franchisors

• provides expert advice on terms of trade

• European and British contacts

Why Use Us?

Read a selection of Testimonials from our clients.

What are the benefits for you?

Stewart Germann Law Office was awarded Franchise Law Firm of the Year for Australasia 2011 in the DealMakers Law Awards which recognise a select number of leading professional firms around the globe for their individual areas of specialisation.

Recent Articles

Getting The Deal Through - Licensing 2012

Stewart Germann provides the answers to in-depth questions on Licensing in New Zealand.

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Buying a Franchise or Small Business?

Purchasing a franchise or business is very exciting but great care must be taken to minimise the risks.

Before you purchase a franchise or business there are a number of things you should consider.

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Stewart Germann is a Past Chairman of the Franchise Association of New Zealand and drafted the original Franchising Code of Practice for FANZ.