Bannister & von Dadelszen

Bannister & von Dadelszen are the only Hawke’s Bay law firm who are FANZ members. Alan Pierce is an experienced commercial lawyer, who specialises in franchising.

Alan has assisted many franchisees and franchisors, both large and small, in setting up franchises, entering/buying a franchise, writing and reviewing franchise documentation, and expanding franchises. Contact Alan today for practical and sound advice on your franchising query.

We also provide a comprehensive range of franchise legal services, including:

Commercial Law

• Franchising advice for franchisees and or franchisors 
• Negotiation and drafting of franchise agreements 
• Intellectual property protection 
• Licensing and distributorships 
• Financing and securities 
• Acquisitions, structuring, and joint ventures 
• Trade practices 
• Brand protection 

Corporate Law

• Company and partnership formation and reorganisation 
• Financing and securities 
• Amalgamation and change of corporate control 
• Proprietor issues 

Employment Law

• Contracts 
• Training 
• Personal grievances 
• Wages 
• Disciplinary procedures and dismissals 
• Hearings 
• Occupational health and safety