WELCOME TO STEWART GERMANN LAW OFFICE

Are you searching for commercial lawyers who have prepared and advised on thousands of franchise agreements and business contracts?

Do you need business lawyers who know exactly what to look for?

Call us now on 09 308-9925. We are acknowledged as New Zealand's leading Franchise Law Firm and the most experienced. We can provide you with expert legal advice in all areas of commercial and business law including franchising and licensing.

Stewart Germann
Partner and Notary Public

Stewart has over 35 years' experience in franchising law and acts for many franchisors and franchisees in New Zealand and overseas. He has considerable legal expertise in drafting franchise agreements and master franchise agreements and is also a mediation expert in the area of franchising.

Stewart is listed in the International Who's Who of Franchise Lawyers and is a recognised national and international guest speaker at franchise conferences worldwide.

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New Appointment at SGL

Stewart Germann Law Office promotes Andrew Skinner:

Andrew Skinner has been promoted to the partnership with Stewart Germann, effective from 1 May.

Andrew has over 15 years of experience in corporate and commercial work advising clients on franchising, business sale and purchase, commercial contracts, leasing and health and safety.

Having previously worked for large national and international law firms, Andrew also brings a strong commercial focus developed from extensive in-house experience in the building and healthcare sectors both in New Zealand and overseas.

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Who's Who Legal says:

''Stewart Germann is at the forefront of the franchise market in New Zealand and receives wide-ranging endorsements for his phenomenal depth of expertise in this area.''

NOTARY PUBLIC

Stewart Germann is a Notary Public in Central Auckland and is able to witness documents for overseas jurisditions.

If you require notarial services please Contact Us.

The Impact of Risk and Compliance on Cross Border Sales and Franchise Agreements

Click here to read Stewart Germann's article published in LawTalk May 2019 - Update Franchising Law.

Stewart discusses the impact of risk and compliance to a franchisor looking to expand and sell their brand or franchise overseas.

The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009
We are now asking our clients for more information. The new Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 Legislation requires us to gather more information from our clients.

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