Stewart Germann

Principal - Stewart Germann Law Office

Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws University of Auckland, Bachelor of Commerce University of Auckland, Member of AMINZ (the Arbitrators’ and Mediators’ Institute of New Zealand), Qualified Mediator, Notary Public.

 

Experience

Past Achievements:

Past Chairman of the Franchise Association of New Zealand, 1997-1999, Past Board Member of the Franchise Association of New Zealand, 1995 – 2001, wrote the Rules of the Franchise Association of New Zealand together with the Code of Practice which forms part of those Rules.  Awarded Life Membership of the Franchise Association of New Zealand.  Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) awarded by the FCA and the IFA and the only person in New Zealand with CFE.

Franchising Legal Experience:

Extensive experience in franchising law and licensing since 1980.  Acts for many overseas companies expanding their businesses into New Zealand, acts for New Zealand franchisors in exporting their businesses overseas, drafting franchise agreements and other franchise documentation, advising on IP matters.  Involved in dispute resolution, particularly mediation, and has acted as counsel as a mediator.  Stewart has spoken on franchising at universities throughout New Zealand and at conferences in New Zealand, Australia and the USA.  He is also Adjunct Professor at The University of Auckland teaching Franchise Law.

Stewart is a very experienced mediator and strongly believes in mediation as a method for resolving disputes between parties.

Although he resides in Auckland, Stewart will provide mediation services anywhere in New Zealand.

 

Location availability:  Stewart is happy to provide mediation services anywhere in New Zealand.

Online Mediations: Yes