Updated every 10 minutes of every day en-au Copyright: (C) Reed Business Information http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Gaze-Burt-Lawyers/Gaze-Burt-Lawyers-advise-on-planning-for-success-n890061 It’s a well known adage – the concept of business planning is something generally familiar to us all. Fri, 14 May 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Gaze-Burt-Lawyers/Franchisors-protection-bolstered-by-NZ-Court-of-Appeal-n890057 The Court of Appeal of New Zealand last year in the case of David v TFAC Limited questioned the reasonableness of a party relying on alleged misrepresentations or false and misleading conduct. Tue, 11 May 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Gaze-Burt-Lawyers/Business-Sales-Do-Earnouts-Work-n861551 Any franchise system sale and purchase, regardless of the amount involved, seems to raise the same questions: How much should be paid for goodwill, and will the purchaser receive the full benefit of that goodwill? Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:40:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Gaze-Burt-Lawyers/Brand-Unawareness-n862944 Franchise brands such as McDonalds and Starbucks permeate the global market. It is the ability of these trade marks to give their respective goods and services immediate market acceptance that makes them so valuable. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Gaze-Burt-Lawyers/Profile-of-Michael-Bright-Associate-of-Gaze-Burt-Lawyers-n861155 Michael Bright is a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand and an Associate with Gaze Burt. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Gaze-Burt-Lawyers/Profile-of-David-Munn-Partner-at-Gaze-Burt-Lawyers-n861167 David Munn has practised law in Auckland, New Zealand, for over 30 years. He is a partner in the law firm of Gaze Burt. He leads a team of lawyers experienced in franchising issues. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:25:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Gaze-Burt-Lawyers/Gaze-Burt-Lawyers-Offers-Specialised-Legal-Counsel-n860903 Gaze Burt Lawyers is an established lawyers partnership business enterprise which has been offering its service since 1920. The legal services provider was founded by Noel Gaze and Jim Burt. The lawyers firm offers custom tailored legal counsel to a whole range of companies, private clients and organisations. Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Gaze-Burt-Lawyers/Representations-misrepresentations-and-expectations-Gaze-Burt-n862001 One of the highest risk periods in franchising occurs during the phase before the sale is made. Gaze Burt describes how law affects what franchisors should say, and offer some suggestions on avoiding unrealistic expectations. Wed, 29 Nov 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Gaze-Burt-Lawyers/About-the-Gaze-Burt-franchise-law-firm-n862981 When Noel Gaze and Jim Burt set up their legal practices in the 1920's, lawyers laboriously copied documents by hand and knew every other lawyer in town. They would not recognise the legal profession today but we believe that they would recognise Gaze Burt, not because it bears their names some 80 years later but because of its ethos. Wed, 29 Nov 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Gaze-Burt-Lawyers/The-well-established-Gaze-Burt-franchise-lawyers-n862533 Gaze Burt is a well established partnership of franchise lawyers initiated by Noel Gaze and Jim Burt in the 1920s. During the eight decades since the partnership's inception we have provided quality personal service for a rich diversity of private clients, organisations and companies. Wed, 15 Nov 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Gaze-Burt-Lawyers/Gaze-Burt-the-successful-franchise-law-team-n862136 The legal expertise Gaze Burt offers you is built on many years experience. The franchise law firm combines it with a sound understanding of the commercial realities of the market place and the importance of firmly establishing the franchise relationship. Franchising can be very rewarding but it must be approached with great care. Wed, 15 Nov 2006 10:00:00 GMT