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Specialising in Business Sales and Purchases, Franchising, Retail Leasing and General Commercial Law.

WHY Gable Lawyers?
- Fixed costs in most matters
- Quick turnaround without compromising quality
- Over 20 years experience
- We look at the whole picture, not just the legalities
- We specialise in small and medium enterprises
- Our expertise includes commercial law, franchising, all legal aspects of business, leasing and brand protection
- Fresh approach to the provision of legal servic

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About

Jane Garber-Rosenzweig is the founder of Gable Lawyers. Jane has 20 years' experience in all aspects of business law, franchising, leasing and intellectual property, including:
- Advising businesses in all aspects of corporate law, ASIC compliance and corporate governance
- Sales and purchases of businesses
- Advising franchisors in all aspects of franchising
- Drafting franchise agreements, disclosure documents and other related ancillary documents for establishing franchise systems
- Advising in relation to compliance with the Franchising Code of Conduct and protection of intellectual property
- Acquisitions and takeovers of large franchise groups
- Acting in all aspects of acquisitions and disposals of businesses
- Competition and Consumer Act compliance, including misleading or deceptive and unconscionable conduct claims and restrictive trade practices
- Drafting documentation for distribution, agency or supply arrangements
- Advising in relation to trade marks and registration of trade marks
- Advising in relation to protection of intellectual property
- Drafting and advising on general commercial agreements
- Drafting and reviewing leases and advising in relation to retail and commercial leasing. Specialties:
- Franchising
- Licensing
- Intellectual Property Advice
- Corporate Advisory
- Leasing
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Hospitality
- Retail

19/06/2026

Thinking about buying a franchise? Read the documents before you sign, not after

A franchise can be a great way into business. However, the franchise agreement, disclosure document and lease are long, technical and written to protect the franchisor. Most buyers skim them, sign and only discover what they agreed to when something goes wrong.

Before you commit, you should understand:
1. What the fees really are, including royalties and marketing contributions;
2. Your territory and whether it is actually exclusive;
3. Renewal rights and what happens at the end of the term;
4. Restraint clauses that limit what you can do if you leave;
5. How and when the franchisor can terminate the agreement;
6. Refurbishment and upgrade obligations that can cost you later and many more.

Under the Franchising Code of Conduct you are given time to consider these documents before signing. That time is there for a reason. Use it.

At Gable Lawyers we review franchise documents every day. We will explain what you are signing in plain English, flag the clauses that matter and help you go in with your eyes open.

Looking to buy a franchise and need advice on the documents? Get in touch with Gable Lawyers - Business Lawyers and Franchise Lawyers before you sign.

11/06/2026

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

She has done it again! We are thrilled to share that our Managing Partner and Founder Jane Garber-Rosenzweig has been named a Finalist in the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2026 in two categories:

🌟 Managing Partner of the Year
🌟 Dealmaker of the Year

These nominations reflect the unwavering dedication and expertise that define our Founder and our firm. From leading complex commercial matters to delivering exceptional transactional outcomes, Gable Lawyers continues to raise the bar in legal excellence.

The winners will be announced at the Australian Law Awards ceremony on 30 July 2026 at The Star, Sydney.

Congratulations to Jane on this outstanding achievement and fingers crossed!

Gable Lawyers - Business Lawyers and Franchise Lawyers

09/06/2026

Today is World Franchise Day.

Let’s remind ourselves what this industry consists of. Franchises are small businesses. They are operated by people in local communities, who are creating jobs, building something for themselves and their families and showing up every day for their customers. The franchise system gives them structure, but their success comes from the operators running it.

What makes franchising work is the local ownership, backed by something bigger.

We are very proud to be part of this industry and supporting the local franchisees in their daily activities. If you need any help, give us a call on +61 478 041 464 or email us on [email protected].

04/06/2026

Congratulations again to our Founder Jane Garber-Rosenzweig for being a finalist in two categories at the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2026. It was a great night catching up with esteemed colleagues and celebrating excellence in law.

01/06/2026

Great consultants’ lunch organised by Peter Buckingham and Dianne Semmens, with fascinating insights from Greg Fordham, Founder and Chaiman of Airbiz about all things worldwide airports. It was also a pleasure to catch up with some of the industry’s best consultants and business brokers.

26/05/2026

Think your business brand is protected just because your business name it’s registered? Think again.

Registering a business name or a company name with ASIC does not protect your brand. Anyone else can still register a trade mark with the same or similar name and potentially stop you from using yours, even after years of building goodwill around it. There are some exceptions including the concept of prior use, but proving it would require a legal batter which would be costly.

A registered trade mark is the only way to secure exclusive rights to your brand, protect your reputation and stop competitors from trading off your hard work.

If your brand matters to your business, it deserves proper legal protection.

If you want to discuss your brand protection further, contact us on [email protected] or 0478 041 646.

19/05/2026

It was a great early morning start at the VIC Insights Breakfast hosted by the Franchise Council of Australia.

The audience heard from Joel Kleber from Jim’s Group on building trust in your brand, using video content and having honest online conversations as a force for franchise recruitment, growth and local area marketing success.

Joel’s great presentation was followed by a robust panel discussion on digital recruitment with Nadia Alaoui from TDC, Saumil Shah from Growth Hive and Bryce Suckling from San Churro.

It was also great to catch up with all the franchise professionals and experts in the industry.

12/05/2026

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/five-practical-things-think-australias-privacy-laws-change-1zcwc If you would like to talk through what this means for your business, get in touch on [email protected] or 0478 041 646. GableLawyers

09/05/2026

Wishing all the mothers, step-mothers, grandmothers and all mother figures a very happy Mother’s Day!

08/05/2026

We are now members of the !

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262 St Kilda Road

3182

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Monday	08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday	08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday	08:30 - 17:30
Thursday	08:30 - 17:30
Friday	08:30 - 17:30

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