Conflicts and issues arising from franchises require specialist knowledge and a sound understanding of business structures and franchise law and contracts. Our franchise dispute lawyers act on act on behalf of both franchisees and franchisors to resolve complex matters with a focus on practicality and efficiency.
We have significant experience in relation to franchises and have assisted franchisees with numerous disputes including:
- Misrepresentation.
- Breach of good faith.
- Use of marketing funds.
- Lease issues.
- Territory issues.
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Our clients are whānau
Our clients are individuals and families, companies and trusts, charities, hapū and iwi. We pride ourselves in caring for our clients, making their lives easier through the long-standing relationships we build with them.
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McCaw Lewis is driven by three key values: Whāia te iti kahurangi, Manaakitanga and Kotahitanga.
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We offer a comprehensive suite of legal services with a focus on commercial, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, property, dispute resolution, asset planning, environmental/natural resources, workplace law and Māori land.
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Dispute Resolution at McCaw Lewis
We can also assist with:
- Trust and Estate Disputes
- Relationship Property and Family Disputes
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Construction Disputes
- Debt Recovery and Creditors' Remedies
- Civil and Commercial Disputes
- Franchise Disputes
- Insolvency Issues
- Insurance Disputes
- Property and Lease Disputes
- Tort Claims (including Negligence)
- Rural Disputes
- Claims in Equity
- Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Iwi Disputes
- Māori Land Dispute Resolution