Greg Thomas

With more than four decades in practice, Greg is a trusted adviser to business owners, franchisors and private groups. He is known for his practical, commercial mindset and his ability to work alongside clients as part of their broader business team. Greg provides clear, timely advice grounded in a deep understanding of how legal decisions affect commercial outcomes.

Greg’s particular areas of focus include franchising, mergers and acquisitions, and business succession planning. He advises across complex transactions and long term commercial arrangements, supporting businesses through growth, transition and succession with thoughtful structuring and careful attention to risk.

Clients value Greg’s approachable manner, reliability and depth of experience. He enjoys being closely involved in his clients’ success and brings a conscientious, solutions driven approach to every matter. Greg is recognised for his ability to navigate challenging and varied business issues, delivering advice that is both technically sound and commercially practical.

• Advising a franchisor in the establishment of a franchise network that has grown to 15 franchisees including preparation and management of all necessary franchise documentation, disputes and Franchising Code compliance.
• Acting for a franchisor with over 75 franchisees.
• Conducting extensive due diligence on the acquisition of a multinational company.
• Advising executors in a dispute over a $15m+ estate.
• Acting for a purchaser in the acquisition of shares in a private company for a consideration of $30m+.
• Acting for vendor franchisor in the sale of a franchise network for a consideration of $10m+.
• Acting for a vendor in the sale of business and business premises for a consideration of $25m+.