Food and beverage franchises are bouncing back in the wake of COVID-19. Many in the heart of our cities took a hit during the pandemic with a large part of the Australian population working from home. Franchisees were forced to pivot by starting home deliveries and quick take away services.
Seva Surmei is a principal in the transactions team of DMAW Lawyers which is a leading South Australian based commercial law firm providing services throughout Australia.
Seva specialises in franchising, licensing and distribution, in particular, acting for major franchisors in the establishment, development and operation of franchise systems including providing advice in respect of compliance with the Franchising Code of Conduct.
Seva is a committee member and secretary of the Franchise Council of Australia, a committee member of the Women in Franchising group and has recently been named as a leading lawyer in franchise law by Best Lawyers (2021 and 2022 editions) and franchise lawyer of the year Adelaide (Best Lawyers 2022 edition).
