Rise Legal

26/08/2026

We helped a Melbourne tradie protect his business name before someone else did.

An electrical contractor spotted another business using a similar name. He wasn't taking that chance.

We filed a trade mark application and sorted out his contractor agreements too. No legalese — just practical protection for what he's built.

Fixed-fee, upfront pricing. Need a hand with your brand or contracts? We're here.

01/08/2026

What an incredible first day at the Melbourne Franchising Expo!

Today we had the opportunity to meet so many passionate people at every stage of their franchising journey.

We spoke with business owners who are ready to grow by franchising their successful businesses, aspiring franchisees looking to buy into established brands, and existing franchisors wanting to better understand their legal obligations and compliance under the new Franchising Code.

The conversations today reinforced just how important it is to get the right advice early. Whether you’re buying a franchise, expanding your business through franchising, or already operating a franchise network, the right legal guidance can help you avoid costly mistakes and move forward with confidence.

If you’re coming to the Expo tomorrow, we’d love to meet you. Come and have a chat at the Rise Legal stand or join Helen Kay’s presentation:

Buy a Franchise with Confidence
🕒 3.00 pm
📍 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)

If you haven’t got your ticket yet, you can still use our half-price ticket link:
🎟️ https://tickets.lup.com.au/Franchising-Expo-Melbourne…

We look forward to seeing you there!

29/07/2026

⚠️ Buying a franchise is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make – so don't leave it to chance. Join leading franchise lawyer Helen Kay from Rise Legal at the Melbourne Franchising Expo for her essential seminar: "Buy a Franchise with Confidence."

In this practical session, Helen will explain the biggest mistakes franchise buyers make, guide you through the legal process, and help you understand the key documents you'll encounter before signing on the dotted line.

💡 You'll gain insights into:
✔️ The biggest mistakes franchise buyers make and how to avoid them
✔️ The legal process of buying a franchise from start to finish
✔️ The key documents you need to understand before you commit
✔️ Practical tips to help protect yourself and make informed decisions

Whether you're seriously considering franchising or just beginning your research, this session will help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

📍Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
📅 Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 August 2026
⏰ 3:00pm daily – FREE with your ticket
🎟️ Grab your half-price ticket → https://tickets.lup.com.au/Franchising-Expo-Melbourne...

26/07/2026

⚠️ Buying a franchise is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make – so don't leave it to chance. Join leading franchise lawyer Helen Kay from Rise Legal at the Melbourne Franchising Expo for her essential seminar: "Buy a Franchise with Confidence."

In this practical session, Helen will explain the biggest mistakes franchise buyers make, guide you through the legal process, and help you understand the key documents you'll encounter before signing on the dotted line.

💡 You'll gain insights into:
✔️ The biggest mistakes franchise buyers make and how to avoid them
✔️ The legal process of buying a franchise from start to finish
✔️ The key documents you need to understand before you commit
✔️ Practical tips to help protect yourself and make informed decisions

Whether you're seriously considering franchising or just beginning your research, this session will help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

📍Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
📅 Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 August 2026
⏰ 3:00pm daily – FREE with your ticket

🎟️ Grab your half-price ticket → https://tickets.lup.com.au/Franchising-Expo-Melbourne-2026?coupon=FKBA

22/06/2026

🎉 𝐄𝐎𝐅𝐘 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 — 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 $𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤!
Have a brand you're proud of? Make sure it's legally yours to keep.

For a limited time, we're offering trademark registration for just $1,695 + GST (usually $1,995) — but only until 30 June 2026.

A registered trademark means:
✅ No one can copy your business name, logo or tagline
✅ You're protected online and in the marketplace
✅ You're set up to scale, franchise or sell with confidence
✅ Your brand carries real prestige and trust

Our trademark specialists take care of everything, searches, advice, application and lodgement, so you can focus on growing your business.

📅 Book your FREE 15-minute no-obligation call today and lock in this offer before it's gone!
👉 https://riselegal.com.au/eofy-offer-300-off/

Take advantage of our EOFY Trademark Offer and save $300 on trademarks with Rise Legal Business Lawyers.

17/06/2026

Managing Director, Helen Kay, attended the Franchise Council of Australia’s Minke Franchise Forum in Brisbane today.

It was a great opportunity to hear from leaders representing brands including Australia Post, 7-Eleven, Retail Food Group, Tyro, ANZ, Jim’s Group, McDonald’s, Baskin-Robbins, Roll’d, San Churro, Specsavers and Guzman y Gomez.

There was plenty of valuable discussion around leadership, franchise growth, recruitment, marketing, economic conditions and the future of franchising in Australia.

A fantastic day spent with other franchise professionals and people helping shape the sector.

09/06/2026

Happy World Franchise Day!

Today is all about celebrating the people who make franchising work, the franchisors with big ideas, the franchisees building local businesses, and the advisers and suppliers helping everything run properly behind the scenes.

At Rise Legal, we’re proud to support franchise systems across Australia with the legal foundations they need to grow with confidence.

Because let’s be honest, franchising works best when everyone knows the playbook.

Strong systems. Clear agreements. Good people. Great brands.

That’s franchising in force.

18/05/2026

Come and see our very own Helen Kay talk at the Franchising Expo next week!

⚠️ Buying a franchise is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make - so don’t leave it to chance. Join leading franchise and business lawyer Helen Kay from Rise Legal at the Sydney Franchising Expo for her essential seminar: “Buy a Franchise with Confidence.”

In this practical session, Helen will unpack the costly mistakes many first-time franchise buyers make and explain how to avoid them before signing on the dotted line.

💡 You’ll gain insights into:
✔️ What to look for before buying a franchise
✔️ Common legal and financial traps to avoid
✔️ How to better understand franchise agreements
✔️ The key steps to protecting yourself and your investment

Whether you're seriously considering franchising or just beginning your research, this session will help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

📍 International Convention Centre Sydney - ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour
📅 Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 May 2026
⏰ 3:00pm daily - free with your ticket

🎟️ Grab your half-price ticket here → https://tickets.lup.com.au/Franchising-Expo-Sydney-2026?coupon=FKBA

16/04/2026

If you work in the trades, you’ve probably seen this…

Legal is the thing that gets pushed down the list... Until it becomes a problem.

Helen Kay from Rise Legal jumped on the Ladies With Tradies podcast to talk through:

- the biggest legal risks tradie businesses face
- how poor agreements affect cashflow and relationships
- and what actually protects your business

This isn’t overcomplicated legal talk.

It’s real, practical advice based on what’s happening in tradie businesses every day.

Well worth a listen.

👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1vYanXVFJtQj0yMAbX3Lkl

Ladies with Tradies - WORKIN' THE TRADE, LIVIN' THE LIFE! · Episode