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WE LET OUR CLIENTS DO THE TALKING
Marino Law's experienced franchise lawyers on the Gold Coast can provide assistance for a range of franchise legal matters.
Marino Law is committed to delivering tailored, premium legal services through a team of highly qualified and experienced professionals. Driven by a pursuit of excellence, we prioritise understanding and achieving our clients' objectives and needs, every step of the way.
1.25 Hours
Someone retains the services of Marino Law every 1.25 hours
150+ Years
Over 150 years of combined experience
15+ Years
Achieving successful outcomes for clients for over 15 years
14,000+ Clients
Over 14,000 valued clients
Marino Law supports you through every step:
Setting up new franchise systems
Ongoing advice and compliance
Drafting legal documents
Assisting with intellectual property matters
Acquiring or renewing a franchise
Due diligence on franchise systems
Franchise structuring advice
Reviewing and negotiating Franchise Agreements
Providing advice on day-to-day operations and compliance
Assisting with resolution of franchise disputes
Franchise contract negotiation
Buying and selling franchised businesses
Ben Marino
Partner
Ben Marino, Andrew Taylor & Luke McKavanagh lead our highly qualified Franchise Law team
FRANCHISE LAW EXPERTS
Ben is a highly regarded Gold Coast lawyer known for his meticulous attention to detail and adept risk management skills in property and commercial law. With over 20 years of experience, including a tenure as a property law specialist for GE Money in London, Ben has garnered recognition for his focused approach that consistently delivers effective results for a diverse clientele spanning various industries such as franchising, construction, and real estate.
Leading a high-performing team, Ben emphasises surpassing client expectations by providing practical legal advice and solutions tailored to their needs. His expertise lies in guiding clients through legal complexities and compliance issues while assisting them in strategic planning to achieve optimal outcomes in commercial and property matters.
Bachelor of Laws
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales
Solicitor of the High Court of Australia
Qualifications:
Written client testimonials + Client logos
Our commitment to you
Marino Law aims to provide legal expertise and knowledge of the highest level whilst retaining the approachable, client-focused mindset and personal service that a leading regional firm can offer.
Andrew Taylor from Marino Law provided professional and outstanding results with a fast turn around time. The team had excellent communication from the get go and continued to provide exceptional service throughout the process. Andrew is a standout professional who was extremely knowledgeable and efficient at both conveying and communicating the legalities involved with my matter and that left me confident that I was in the best hands possible. I would have no hesitation recommending Marino Law and Andrew Taylor as their depth of experience and knowledge produced fantastic results.
Nick Bullock
WE LET OUR CLIENTS DO THE TALKING
Recently, we were in touch with Marino Law after being highly recommended by New Wave Accounting. Boy oh boy, are we glad they were sent our way. They were professional, proactive + came up with the outcome we wanted as soon as humanly possible. We hope we don’t have any other legal situations that arise in the future but if they do, we 110% know we will be in contact with your firm. Thank you so much.
Grounded Fitouts
We have used Marino Law on a couple of occasions and I thought that I had to share that our experience with the firm has been outstanding. Andrew had been looking after our new commercial lease. Highly recommend this company.
Kirsten Kruck
Why choose Marino Law
Experienced
Multi-award-winning, highly-qualified and experienced team of legal professionals.
Specialised
Recognised as leaders in our specialised areas of practice of business and personal law.
Practical
Practical solutions, strategic legal advice and a track record of success.
Personal & Business
Marino Law can handle all of your personal and business law requirements.
Affordable
Access premium legal services at Marino Law’s cost-effective rates.
Central
Easily accessed with easy parking, find Marino Law on the highway at Mermaid Beach.
Our location:
Our office is centrally located in Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast and free parking is available nearby.
Office: Suite 6, Level 1, 2481 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, QLD 4218
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Take your first step to expert legal advice today. Let our team listen and provide you with the best outcomes.
EXCELLENCE
We will not waver in our pursuit of excellence and delivery of quality by working with you to ensure your expectations are exceeded and premium results are achieved.
CLIENT FOCUS
Our compassionate team will take the time to understand your personal objectives and legal issues so that we can tailor a strategy to help achieve your desired outcome. We work together with you to build long-lasting client relationships and to be your legal partner at every step required in your business and personal journey.
INTEGRITY
We will act with integrity, compassion and honesty and with a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong and moral ethical principles and values.
TEAMWORK
Together we can achieve your goals. We will deploy the combined experience across our entire team to ensure you receive the best advice and service for all your personal and business legal needs.
INNOVATION
We will continue to remain agile and innovative to ensure we adjust and adapt to the ever-changing legal environment and technologies for you as the ultimate beneficiary.
WITH YOU ALL THE WAY
We will pursue your rights and interests with vigour. We will assist you with all your personal legal needs and ensure we are in your corner, with you all the way.
Dedicated Franchise Law Experts
FRANCHISE LAW EXPERTS
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Our specialist expertise in Franchises
Are you considering buying or selling a franchised business? Our team can guide you through the complex process of transferring ownership while ensuring compliance with franchise regulations.
For Sellers:
- Maximise your sale price: We'll help you prepare your business for sale, including and creating a comprehensive sales document.
- Negotiate favourable terms: We'll advocate for your interests and ensure you receive a fair deal.
- Comply with franchise regulations: We'll assist you in fulfilling your obligations to the franchisor, including providing necessary notifications and obtaining consents.
For Buyers:
- Conduct due diligence: We'll help you assess the financial health, operational performance, and legal compliance of the target business.
- Negotiate a strong purchase agreement: We'll protect your interests by carefully reviewing and negotiating the terms of the purchase agreement.
- Comply with franchise regulations: We'll guide you through the process of obtaining the franchisor's approval for the transfer of ownership and complying with any specific requirements.
- Review Franchise Agreements: We'll carefully review and advise you on your Franchise Agreement and any premises Lease, and assist with negotiating any changes.
Before investing in a franchise, it's crucial to understand your rights and obligations. Our team can help you:
Conduct due diligence: Thoroughly review the franchisor's Disclosure Document and Franchise Agreement, and any premises Lease, to identify potential risks and opportunities.
Negotiate favourable terms: Advocate for your interests and secure the best possible deal.
Understand your rights and obligations: Gain a clear understanding of your legal rights and responsibilities as a franchisee.
Disputes between franchisors and franchisees can be costly and time-consuming. Our experienced dispute resolution team can help you:
Resolve disputes efficiently: We use a variety of strategies, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation, to resolve disputes quickly and effectively.
Protect your rights: We will fight to protect your interests, whether you are a franchisor or a franchisee.
Negotiation and meditation: We act on your behalf to resolve disputes from start to finish.
Buying Or Selling A Franchised Business
Franchisees Acquiring or Renewing a Franchise
Franchise Disputes
Setting Up New Franchise Systems for Franchisors
Are you considering franchising your business? Our team can guide you through the entire process, from initial concept to operational launch. We'll help you:
Structure your franchise system: Determine the optimal structure for your business, and to protect your intellectual property and other asset.
Draft essential legal documents: We'll prepare comprehensive Franchise Agreements, Disclosure Documents, and other necessary contracts to protect your interests and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
Secure intellectual property: Safeguard your brand and business model by registering trademarks and copyrights.
Navigate regulatory compliance: We'll keep you informed of the latest franchise laws and regulations to minimise legal risks.
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REAL RELATIONSHIPS. PROVEN RESULTS.
Our Process
Get started
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Understand the nature of your matter and your commercial and/or personal objectives
Identify source documents or agreements required for consideration and/or advice
Map out a preliminary strategy to achieve your objectives
Broadly define anticipated scope of works and provide an estimate of cost and outlays
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AWARD WINNING FAMILY LAWYERS
ACCREDITED FAMILY LAWYERS
WHEN TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE
Andrew is a technically astute property and commercial lawyer with a strong commercial mindset. He is highly sought after by clients for delivering on client objectives with timely and practical advice in property, business and commercial law. With over a decade of experience, he has represented a diverse range of clientele in various transactional and commercial matters throughout Queensland including commercial landholders, developers, retail shopping centres and body corporates. As a Queensland Law Society-accredited Mediator, Andrew also offers independent mediation services, combining his legal prowess and mediation skills to provide effective solutions and making him an invaluable asset to his clients.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Laws
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Nationally Accredited Mediator (non-practicing)
Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
Solicitor of the High Court of Australia
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AWARD WINNING FRANCHISE LAWYERS
FRANCHISE LAW EXPERTS
Andrew Taylor
Partner
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Proudly a long standing commercial client of Marino Law for over 15 years. Owning and acquiring over 25 Petrol Stations, Medical Centres, Wineries and other Commercial and Residential projects Australia wide has required timely and technical legal advice on a vast range of commercial and property matters. The team have demonstrated a high level of expertise in often complex industry specific issues and contractual arrangements. They are highly dependable, good negotiators and understand my commercial objectives which is why I have aligned with this firm for all my commercial and personal legal needs.
NMS GROUP
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Get in touch to find out how we can help you
Get in touch to find out how we can help you
WE LET OUR CLIENTS DO THE TALKING
TRUSTED BY:
The Marino Law team have been our trusted lawyers for well over 10 years. Being one of Australia’s most diversified engineering companies, we need a legal team that has the depth and expertise to manage all our legal needs and we can honestly say that Marino Law have delivered time and time again. Marino Law have been instrumental in assisting with negotiating joint ventures with large Australian mining companies, plant hire and services arrangements and provide considered and commercial advice and strategies to guide us through our legal dealings and any disputes to achieve the desired outcomes.
Luke Turner - Director
Ben and his team have assisted our property group on various highrise residential developments on the Gold Coast from site acquisition, preparing contract and disclosure documents, scheme and body corporate establishment, through to settlements of the apartments and the management rights. We commend the team on always making the process seamless, their attention to detail and on their great communication throughout the process.
Gavin Dolso
We are a large steel fabrication and manufacturing business servicing clientele throughout Queensland. We have called upon the team at Marino Law for all our legal needs for well over a decade. The firm’s depth across many areas of law provides our business with the coverage and confidence required to tackle any legal matter – be it drafting and settling a commercial agreement; acquisition or disposal of assets or advising on disputes, they have practitioners who are available to assist us all the way. We have dealt with many of the practitioners at the firm over the years and receive the same consistent high-quality advice. We highly recommend the team as being professional, commercial and effective and we appreciate the availability of their staff and partners, which makes it clear they care about the outcome of our matters.
Nerida O'Bryan - Director
We have repeatedly called upon Marino Law to advise on legal aspects of our laundromat businesses including multiple site acquisitions. The firm is always fantastic with its legal due diligence on the business and the premises lease and progressing matters in a timely way. Marino Law made us feel at ease with every transaction by communicating with us every step of the way and we would most certainly endorse Marino Law for all business and transactional matters!
Nathan Curran
TRUSTED BY:
As project agents for many of the large property developments on the Gold Coast, it is great to work with a team who not only has the technical knowledge of property law in Queensland and are well versed in dealing with high volume and complex transactions but are personable, approachable and communicate well with all stakeholders in a property transaction
Jayde Pezet
WE LET OUR CLIENTS DO THE TALKING
The Marino Law team have been our trusted lawyers for well over 10 years. Being one of Australia’s most diversified engineering companies, we need a legal team that has the depth and expertise to manage all our legal needs and we can honestly say that Marino Law have delivered time and time again. Marino Law have been instrumental in assisting with negotiating joint ventures with large Australian mining companies, plant hire and services arrangements and provide considered and commercial advice and strategies to guide us through our legal dealings and any disputes to achieve the desired outcomes.
Luke Turner - Director
We are a large steel fabrication and manufacturing business servicing clientele throughout Queensland. We have called upon the team at Marino Law for all our legal needs for well over a decade. The firm’s depth across many areas of law provides our business with the coverage and confidence required to tackle any legal matter – be it drafting and settling a commercial agreement; acquisition or disposal of assets or advising on disputes, they have practitioners who are available to assist us all the way. We have dealt with many of the practitioners at the firm over the years and receive the same consistent high-quality advice. We highly recommend the team as being professional, commercial and effective and we appreciate the availability of their staff and partners, which makes it clear they care about the outcome of our matters.
Nerida O'Bryan - Director
I have had the pleasure of working with Rob Marino and the team at Marino Law for many years on a variety of matters concerning the building and construction industry. Experienced, hard hitting and strategic in their approach, yet approachable and measured at the same time. I highly recommend the team at Marino Law.
Scott Fairley - Director
WE LET OUR CLIENTS DO THE TALKING
Proudly a long standing commercial client of Marino Law for over 15 years. Owning and acquiring over 25 Petrol Stations, Medical Centres, Wineries and other Commercial and Residential projects Australia wide has required timely and technical legal advice on a vast range of commercial and property matters. The team have demonstrated a high level of expertise in often complex industry specific issues and contractual arrangements. They are highly dependable, good negotiators and understand my commercial objectives which is why I have aligned with this firm for all my commercial and personal legal needs.
NMS Group
We have repeatedly called upon Marino Law to advise on legal aspects of our laundromat businesses including multiple site acquisitions. The firm is always fantastic with its legal due diligence on the business and the premises lease and progressing matters in a timely way. Marino Law made us feel at ease with every transaction by communicating with us every step of the way and we would most certainly endorse Marino Law for all business and transactional matters!
Nathan Curran
Our commitment to you
Marino Law aims to provide legal expertise and knowledge of the highest level whilst retaining the approachable, client-focused mindset and personal service that a leading regional firm can offer.
EXCELLENCE
We will not waver in our pursuit of excellence and delivery of quality by working with you to ensure your expectations are exceeded and premium results are achieved.
CLIENT FOCUS
Our compassionate team will take the time to understand your personal objectives and legal issues so that we can tailor a strategy to help achieve your desired outcome. We work together with you to build long-lasting client relationships and to be your legal partner at every step required in your business and personal journey.
INTEGRITY
We will act with integrity, compassion and honesty and with a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong and moral ethical principles and values.
TEAMWORK
Together we can achieve your goals. We will deploy the combined experience across our entire team to ensure you receive the best advice and service for all your personal and business legal needs.
INNOVATION
We will continue to remain agile and innovative to ensure we adjust and adapt to the ever-changing legal environment and technologies for you as the ultimate beneficiary.
WITH YOU ALL THE WAY
We will pursue your rights and interests with vigour. We will assist you with all your personal legal needs and ensure we are in your corner, with you all the way.
OBLIGATION FREE
Get in touch to find out how we can help you
1.25 Hours
Someone retains the services of Marino Law every 1.25 hours
150+ Years
Over 150 years of combined experience
15+ Years
Achieving successful outcomes for clients for over 15 years
14,000+ Clients
Over 14,000 valued clients
REAL RELATIONSHIPS. PROVEN RESULTS.
OBLIGATION FREE
OBLIGATION FREE
OBLIGATION FREE
Marino Law supports you through every step:
Business Sales & Purchases
Business Assets Sales & Purchases
Transfer Duty Services
Intellectual Property Services
Negotiating Contract Terms
Business Leasing Requirements
Share Sales & Purchases
Shareholder/Partnership Agreements
Commercial & Business Agreements
Preparation Of Legal Documents For Buying Or Selling A Business
OBLIGATION FREE
Get in touch to find out how we can help you
Enhance opportunities with Franchise Sales and Purchases support
Gain peace of mind with solid Franchise Contracts
Mitigate risk with watertight Franchise Agreements
Get expert preparation of legal documents for Buying or Selling a Franchise
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REAL RELATIONSHIPS. PROVEN RESULTS.
Book a FREE appointment with our experienced team of Gold Coast Franchise lawyers.
Gold Coast's Leading Franchise Lawyers
Buying Or Selling A Franchised Business | Franchise Disputes | Acquiring Or Renewing A Franchise | Setting Up Franchise Systems | Established Franchisors
Building & Construction Disputes | Business Disputes
Property & Commercial Disputes | Estate Litigation
Debt Recovery | Director & Shareholder Disputes
As a seasoned franchisor, you need a reliable legal partner to help you maintain compliance, manage franchisee relationships, and protect your brand. Our services include:
Ongoing legal advice: Receive expert guidance on a range of issues, including contract negotiation, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance.
Document review and updates: Ensure your franchise documents are up-to-date and compliant with the latest laws and regulations.
Issuing documents: Assist with managing the legal side of the process of drafting and issuing Disclosure Documents and Franchise Agreements on new franchise grants, renewals, and sales of existing franchises.
Dispute resolution: Effectively handle disputes with franchisees through negotiation & mediation.
Established Franchisors
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with our experienced team of Gold Coast Franchise lawyers.
Enhance opportunities with Franchise Sales and Purchases support
Gain peace of mind with solid Franchise Contracts
Mitigate risk with watertight Franchise Agreements
Get expert preparation of legal documents for Buying or Selling a Franchise
REAL RELATIONSHIPS. PROVEN RESULTS.
Gold Coast's Leading Franchise Lawyers
Luke McKavanagh
Senior Associate
Luke specialises in property law, particularly retail and commercial leasing, representing landlords and tenants in lease negotiations, renewals, and assignments. He also manages commercial property conveyancing and advises small to medium-sized businesses on structuring, intellectual property, and commercial agreements. His expertise includes business sales, company share transfers, and rent-roll transactions.
Since 2013, Luke has advised multinational franchisors and franchisees on regulatory compliance, agreements, and franchise operations. He supports franchisees in contract reviews, legal guidance, and negotiations. As a Queensland Law Society Franchising Law Committee member, he stays updated on industry developments and contributes to policy discussions.
Bachelor of Laws (Honors)
Bachelor of Arts
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
Solicitor of the High Court of Australia
Qualifications:
As the CEO of an international group with operations in Australia, Asia and North America, I require lawyers with high levels of expertise, specialised knowledge and commercial acumen. We have been using Rob Marino and his team at Marino Law for more than 20 years on matters ranging from commercial and corporate advice to complex national or cross jurisdictional litigation. We have had a successful outcome on all matters and I have enjoyed working with Rob and the team along the way. If you require an approachable and highly skilled formidable lawyer in your corner for any commercial litigation, I recommend you contact the team at Marino Law.
Jethro Jones - CEO
Enhance opportunities with Franchise Sales and Purchases support
Gain peace of mind with solid Franchise Contracts
Mitigate risk with watertight Franchise Agreements
Get expert preparation of legal documents for Buying or Selling a Franchise
REAL RELATIONSHIPS. PROVEN RESULTS.