Fiona is a Special Counsel in HWLE’s Corporate and Commercial Team, advising clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters. She works with start-ups, SMEs and multinational corporations on commercial contracts, transactions, business structuring and regulatory compliance. Fiona has specialist experience in the franchising sector, acting for both established and emerging franchisors across industries including retail, transport, construction, fitness, real estate and professional services.
Her experience spans private practice and in-house roles, including at a global technology distribution company where she supported senior management on risk management, compliance, and operational matters. Recognised for her collaborative and pragmatic approach, Fiona works with clients to deliver legal solutions aligned with their business objectives
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- ICONIC SYDNEY TOURIST OPERATOR Advised on an acquisition of shares involving multiple shareholders, including addressing governance and compliance issues.
- GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY Advised on a broad range of matters including privacy and data protection, commercial deals, negotiating distribution agreements, supply chain services agreements and other operational matters.
- FRANCHISOR CLIENTS Advising on compliance with the Franchising Code of Conduct, drafting and negotiating franchise agreements, supporting clients on establishment and expansion strategies as well as the sale and acquisition of franchised businesses.
- VARIOUS CLIENTSReviewing small business contracts for compliance with unfair contract term laws, advising on commercial contracts including supply and distribution agreements, trading terms, agency and contractor agreements, logistics and warehousing agreements and licensing arrangements.