AUSTRALIA Trends and Developments Contributed by: Warren Scott, Stewart Levitt, Erik Purcell and Lachlan Speirs, ARCHER SCOTT Lawyers
• a company with a single class of shares (listed or unlisted); • a company with multiple classes of shares (listed or unlisted); • a joint venture (incorporated or unincorporated); • a partnership (of individuals, companies or trusts); or • a unit trust, among others. Conclusion Franchisors and potential franchisors do not need a franchise-specific lawyer to advise them alone – they require advice about a range of structural options, of which franchising is only one. Even if franchising is chosen as the relevant business structure, a range of laws apply to operating a fran - chise structure in Australia. As Australia is home to many domestic and interna - tional franchises, the arrangements that should exist between Australia and other international operations also require consideration, such that globally connect - ed advisers can often add additional value through their experience and networks.
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