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Franchising and Retail
We at Auric Law Partners advise our clients on franchising, distribution and retailing and on all aspects related thereto including the franchise business model, covenants and obligations of the franchisor and the franchisee and offering legal advice on all disciplines relevant to franchising and retailing. The expertise of professionals at our Firm extends from setting up of business to preparation of requisite contracts to advice on exit strategies and representation in litigations arising out of franchise arrangements.
Our attorneys working in corporate law have considerable experience in drafting franchise agreements for various companies including companies in the retail sectors having chain of supermarkets, FMCG companies, etc. The Firm also has the requisite capabilities in handling litigation and arbitration matters including franchising laws and commercial tenancy arrangements, product liability, consumer disputes, supply chain contracts, intellectual property rights, antitrust and competition issues, industrial and labour disputes and workplace related and employment issues.
Services provided by our Firm includes:
- Advising franchisors/franchisees on start-ups of franchise systems, including drafting and reviewing of franchise agreements, assignment agreements, commercial lease/license agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure contracts and associated documentation.
- Negotiations in concluding master franchise agreements between the franchisor and franchisee.
- Providing legal advisory on acquisition, merger or supporting a significant business deal such as handling the legal aspects of an exclusive licensing arrangement.
- Providing advisory on various issues including regulatory compliances, industrial licensing, taxes, and regulations related to industry and labour, Government and institutional approvals, etc.
- Representing our clients in the transactional arena including mergers and acquisitions, joint venture company, strategic alliances and intellectual property laws.
- Providing assistance to clients on initiating and defending suits for infringement of trademarks, etc. and
- Advising clients and representing them in relation to franchise disputes via alternate dispute resolution mechanism as well as through litigation before Courts.