Rise Legal

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

21/03/2026

Day 2 at the Franchising & Business Opportunities Expo at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre and we are back again at Stand A9.

Yesterday we spoke to so many people who are thinking about buying a franchise, starting their own business, or growing a business into a franchise, and it was great to hear everyone’s plans for the future. There is always so much excitement at these expos because for many people it is the start of something new.

If you are coming along today, make sure you come and say hello. Even if you just have questions about how franchising works, what to look out for in a franchise agreement, or how to structure a business properly from the start, we are very happy to help.

I will also be speaking on the main stage at 1.30 pm where I will be sharing my top legal tips on how to buy a franchise and the biggest mistakes to avoid before you sign anything.

Expo is open from 10 am to 5 pm today. Come and find us at Stand A9.
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20/03/2026

Busy setting up for the Franchising Expo in Brisbane this weekend and it’s all coming together.

Whether you’re thinking about buying a franchise, already in one, looking to franchise your own business, or just starting out and exploring your options, this is a great place to learn and connect.

Come and have a chat with us at Stand A9 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 10am to 5pm both days.

I’ll also be speaking across the weekend on legal tips for buying a franchise, so come along and say hello.

Will we see you there?

17/03/2026

⚖️ Thinking about buying a franchise? Don’t miss this expert-led session at the Brisbane Franchising Expo. Join Helen Kay, Franchise Lawyer and Principal of Rise Legal, live on the free seminar stage for her session “Buy a Franchise with Confidence.”

Buying a franchise is a major investment, and the process can be overwhelming if you don’t understand the documents, costs and legal obligations involved. In this practical session, Helen will walk through the most common mistakes new franchise buyers make and how to avoid them.

💡 In this session you’ll learn:
✔️ The biggest mistakes people make when buying a franchise
✔️ How to carry out proper due diligence before signing
✔️ The key legal documents every franchise buyer must understand
✔️ Important timelines, including disclosure periods and cooling-off rights

If you’re considering franchising and want to make a smart, informed investment, this is essential advice you don’t want to miss.

📍 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
📅 Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 March 2026
⏰ 1.30pm daily – free with your ticket

🎟 Secure your ticket here →
https://tickets.lupevents.com/Franchising-Expo-Brisbane-2026?cat=cat-registration

24/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from Rise Legal 🎄

Christmas is a time for family, kindness, reflection, and gratitude. It is a chance to slow down, reconnect with the people who matter most, and appreciate the year that has been.

We are grateful for the trust our clients place in us and for the relationships we have built along the way. Supporting business owners and franchises to protect what matters and grow with confidence is something we do not take lightly.

From all of us at Rise Legal, we wish you a Christmas filled with peace, warmth, and time well spent with those you love. We hope the new year brings clarity, opportunity, and continued success.

Merry Christmas 🎄

16/11/2025

Thirteen years ago, back in Perth, my firm won Best New Business. That win started the journey that led to Rise Legal today. Proud of how far it’s come and what’s still to come.

31/08/2025

🌸☀️ 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐠! ☀️🌸

Goodbye soggy socks, hello sunshine.
Goodbye grey mornings, hello magpies doing their “don’t you dare walk past my tree” routine.
Goodbye slow-cooker dinners, hello salads you promise you’ll eat.

The days are getting longer, the flowers are doing their thing, and it’s the perfect excuse to start fresh.

What’s the first “spring thing” you’re doing today? 🌼

30/08/2025

❄️☀️ 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫… 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨 ☀️❄️

Farewell to:
• Frosty mornings
• Socks in bed
• That one jumper you’ve been “airing out” since June

From tomorrow… it’s spring! Bring on:
• Washing actually drying on the line
• Iced coffee season
• The annual “do I need sunscreen yet?” debate

Enjoy your last cosy night of winter, friends. What’s the first thing you’re doing when the warmer weather hits? 🌸

26/08/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐧𝐞?

Don’t go it alone, come have a chat with us at the Melbourne Franchising & Business Opportunities Expo!
🗓️ Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 August 2025
📌 Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
🧍‍♀️ Stand C47 – Rise Legal

We’ll be there sharing real, practical advice on how to protect yourself legally and set your franchise up for success from day one. Whether you're just exploring or already running a franchise, we can help you avoid the costly traps most people don’t see coming.

🔊 No pressure. Just honest conversations, expert tips, and a few laughs along the way.

🎟️ And yep, we’ve sorted you out with a 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭:
https://tickets.lup.com.au/Franchising-Expo-Melbourne-2025?coupon=RSE

Come say hi, bring your questions, and let’s talk about building a business that’s not just profitable, but protected.

Working for yourself can be enormously satisfying and rewarding. But it can be hard to get started. The Franchising Expo and Start Your Own Business Expo are co-located live events where every day Australians discover how easy it is to work for themselves. There is simply no better way to connect fa...