Edward Hart

Edward takes a proactive and commercially driven approach to helping client's complete transactions, resolve disputes and grow their businesses. Known for his diligence and genuine care, he builds long term relationships based on trust, responsiveness and practical advice that achieves results.

Edward advises clients across a wide range of commercial matters, including high value transactions, franchising and co ownership disputes. He has significant experience advising both franchisors and franchisees on the Franchising Code of Conduct and Unfair Contract Terms legislation. His work also includes advising on shareholder agreements, corporate restructures, employee share schemes and governance issues.

Clients value Edward’s reliability, strategic thinking and steady approach. He takes pride in helping clients achieve strong commercial outcomes, whether resolving a dispute, closing a deal or reshaping a business for growth.

• Assisting the vendor of a large childcare centre with their business sale.
• Advising on the restructure of a prominent hospitality group.
• Assisting with the sale of one arm of a large dermatology group.
• Advising on a co ownership dispute involving a marketing agency.
• Advising both franchisors and franchisees on the Franchising Code of Conduct and Unfair Contract Terms legislation.
• Assisting SME clients with business sale and purchase transactions.
• Acting for clients in co ownership disputes and advising on shareholder oppression and breach of director’s duties.
• Advising on corporate restructures, co ownership agreements and employee share schemes.