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Seva is a principal in our transactions team.

Seva provides commercial advice to clients in a number of industry sectors in relation to the sale and purchase of business assets and shares and related due diligence, commercial contracts such as services, supply and manufacturing agreements and establishing business structures.

A significant aspect of Seva’s practice is 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 also has extensive experience in property transactions including preparing and advising clients in relation to contracts for the sale and purchase of land, due diligence and commercial leases.

Seva is a committee member and secretary of the Franchise Council of Australia, a committee member of the Women in Franchising group and a committee member of the Hellenic Australian Lawyers Association.

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Location
  • Level 10, 81 Flinders Street
    Adelaide SA 5000
    Australia
Languages
  • Greek
Court Admissions
  • Supreme Court of South Australia
  • High Court of Australia

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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Franchise Law, Adelaide, Australia (2024)
  • Franchise Law, Adelaide, Australia (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Australia 2024 for work in:
  • Franchise Law
Awards:
  • Recognised in the Best Lawyers in Australia for work in Franchise Law.

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7 common franchising myths busted


Lead franchise law expert Seva Surmei examines some common misconceptions about franchising to help clarify to both franchisees and franchisors the rules governing franchising.

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Seva Surmei published in Business Franchise Magazine AU/NZ “Franchisor Disclosure – Here’s What You Need To Know”


Seva Surmei published in Business Franchise Magazine AU/NZ “Franchisor Disclosure – Here’s What You Need To Know”

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Franchise Disclosure Register – draft legislation released


Franchise Disclosure Register – draft legislation released

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Increases to maximum civil pecuniary penalties under the Franchising Code


Increases to maximum civil pecuniary penalties under the Franchising Code

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Seva Surmei features in the Business Franchise Magazine – traps to avoid when entering into franchise agreements


Seva Surmei features in the Business Franchise Magazine – traps to avoid when entering into franchise agreements

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Seva Surmei features in InDaily - vineyard transaction activity in South Australia


Seva Surmei features in InDaily - vineyard transaction activity in South Australia

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