AUSTRALIA Law and Practice Contributed by: Warren Scott, Stewart Levitt, Erik Purcell and Lachlan Speirs, ARCHER SCOTT Lawyers
ARCHER SCOTT Lawyers is a full-service, globally connected, Australian law firm. Internationally rec - ognised franchising law expert Warren Scott is the national managing partner of this fast-growing law firm, which has offices in Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney (via its association with Levitt Robinson Law - yers), and provides premium national support and service to national and international clients. Lawyers now at ARCHER SCOTT have advised leading Aus - tralian and international franchise brands – including
Formula 1, Boost Juice, Silk Laser Clinics, Jetts Fit - ness, Back in Motion Physiotherapy, Laser Plumbing & Electrical, Priceline Pharmacy, and Price Attack – on the development, structuring, and expansion of their franchise networks, as well as on network sales. Lawyers at ARCHER SCOTT and its associated firm Levitt Robinson have also acted in significant litiga - tion matters, including a class action on behalf of 7-Eleven franchisees and litigation involving the Link Business Broking franchise.
Authors
Warren Scott is an internationally recognised expert in franchising law and M&A, with a Master’s in Commercial Law from the University of Melbourne. He has worked on some of the most prominent
Erik Purcell is an associate at ARCHER SCOTT and has been involved in a range of franchise advisory work, as well as franchising litigation. Having started his own wine bar at age 21, Erik has an interest in
franchising M&A, including the sale of Jetts’ Fitness to private equity-backed Fitness First/Goodlife, the sale of Back in Motion Physiotherapy group to an ASX-listed purchaser, and the sale of Laser Plumbing & Electrical to O’Brien. Warren advises on all aspects of setting up a franchise, growing it and selling the entire network, and clients value his long-term approach to building value.
entrepreneurship and the hospitality industry, having signed a lease himself and employed people in his business. This gives him a unique perspective for a mid-level lawyer. He still owns his wine bar, which operates under management.
Lachlan Speirs is a graduate lawyer at ARCHER SCOTT. The son of third-generation dairy farmers, he grew up working in his family’s business. This background gives him a practical, grounded perspective on
Stewart Levitt is a leader in commercial litigation, including franchising-related matters. He commenced a class action proceeding in early 2018, and a settlement was negotiated in mid-
commercial operations and business relationships. Lachlan’s legal experience to date has included franchising advice and litigation.
2021 for AUD98 million, the first class action “win” against 7-Eleven anywhere in the world. Stewart continues to represent the interests of franchisees across the spectrum of franchised goods and services, and consulted with the Morrison government in relation to Franchising Code reform.
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