Client Endorsements

  • "In the area of franchise industry issues, you are second to none"

    Garry Donoghue

  • "Solid, pragmatic and everything well considered. Our most trusted advisers"

    Sean Timings

  • "I was delighted at the helpfulness of Stewart and his helpful suggestions. A place to go for expertise in relation to franchise business and helpful business advice"

    Pat Waite of Skylight Trust

  • "Professional and trustworthy - I always enjoy working with Stewart"

    Melanie Klinac of Shockwatch New Zealand

  • "Very thorough, friendly and great service"

    Ross and Yvonne Worthington

  • "Efficient and understanding with good communication"

    Evan Andrew

  • "Always appreciate the proactiveness of the firm"

    Robert Lawford

  • "Professional and caring for the client"

    David McCulloch

  • "When in need would use SGL"

    Robert Fowler, Bedpost New Zealand

  • "We have found that the advice and information to be extremely timely, pertinent and accessible"

    John Barley of Barley Insurances Limited

  • "Very professional and approachable and instils confidence in you for an affirmative outcome"

    Wendy Benge

  • "Very pleased to be your client"

    Marshall Murton, South Africa

  • "Excellent personal service which has not changed over our 27 year association. We appreciate being treated as equal and accessibility is excellent"

    Dr Andrew Webster

  • "Will complete the task on time"

    James Child of Wet-seal

  • "Very best of personal service with quality legal advice"

    Malcolm Beaton

  • "Very happy to refer clients to SGL knowing they will be well looked after"

    Nick Deftereos, Chartered Accountant

  • "Top class reliable franchise legal advice and extremely responsive to requests"

    Graeme Henderson of Lockwood

  • "Efficient, courteous, friendly and professional service - they put people at ease"

    Andrew and Patricia Crossett

  • "One of the best in the world, certainly in NZ"

    Nigel Smith

  • "They are i dotters and t crossers! And the job is done properly"

    Kathleen Whitta

What are the benefits for you?

  • We are passionate about franchising and are the longest established specialist franchise firm in New Zealand.

  • We can save you money and time - we have been specialist franchising advisors for over 30 years so that past experience benefits you. You will not be paying for an inexperienced lawyer to "learn" and come up to speed at your expense.

  • We zero in on the main issues and we know the pitfalls.

  • We are the only award-winning specialist franchising law firm recognised by the Franchise Association for our experience and excellence.

  • We act for many clients from all over New Zealand so if you live in another part of the country we can easily assist you. We also act for international clients in Australia, Canada, England and USA and have excellent contacts in many countries.

  • We aim to provide friendly and personal service with a high standard of professionalism