FRANCHISE LAW SPECIALISTS — NEW ZEALAND
Franchise Law: Expertise You Can Trust
Navigating New Zealand's unique franchise market with over 25 years of proven legal experience.
25+
Years in franchise law
2005
Founded in Auckland
3
Jurisdictions qualified
NZ
Wide client base
Built in Auckland.
Serving clients nationwide.
WHAT WE DO
Pillars of Practice
Clear, specialised legal support for every side of the franchise relationship, from first agreement to network wide growth.
For Franchisees
- Franchise agreement reviews
- Buying & selling existing franchise units
- Multi-unit acquisitions
- Navigating contract terminations
For Franchisors
- Structural documentation
- Setting up franchise systems from the ground up
- Network expansion support
- Franchisee onboarding & compliance
Associated Legal Work
- Shareholders' agreements
- Business succession planning
- Property purchases & refinancing
- Commercial leases
- Asset protection (wills, trusts, & powers of attorney)
THE FIRM
Built in Auckland. Trusted Nationwide.
Franchise Law is a specialised division of Conveyancing Shop Lawyers Limited, founded in Auckland in 2005. From our base in Auckland, we provide dedicated commercial legal representation to franchisors and franchisees across New Zealand, backed by more than two decades of on the ground experience in the franchise sector.
Thada Chapman
Founder & Director
Senior franchise lawyer with over 25 years of experience, qualified in New Zealand, South Africa, and California.
Michelle Erasmus
Director
Specialises in commercial law and franchise system structuring.
Gurleena Walia
Director
Focuses on franchisee representation, commercial leases, and asset protection.
Sirpa Gunn
Consultant
Brings deep expertise in New Zealand's franchising legal framework, advising on regulatory compliance and industry best practice.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Testimonials
Thada recently helped us with the purchase of a franchise. She was amazing from day one, right up to the end. The support and guidance we received was invaluable, and we always felt like she had our best interests at heart throughout the whole process.
The team structured our entire franchise system from the ground up. Clear, practical advice at every stage of the rollout.
Thorough agreement review that picked up terms we would never have questioned ourselves. Well worth it before we signed.
Great work and fantastic communication. Orlando & Michelle go beyond and above for you.
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