We want to lead the pack when it comes to FMCG and Legal Advice
Hire a Lazarus Legal FMCG lawyer to help your FMCG business move fast without breaking things.
- 1. Highly experienced FMGC lawyers
- 2. Driven by results and outcomes
- 3. Transparent and flexible fees
Our FMGC Services
A large number of our clients work in Australia’s burgeoning FMCG space. We know what a fiercely competitive landscape it is, constantly evolving and adapting as Australia and the wider world’s consumer habits and supply chains change. This is particularly true as the world recovers from COVID-19.
An FMCG leader needs to be able to move rapidly and with total confidence while knowing that there is always a legal safety net below them and that all of their exciting new partnerships, products and expansions are built on legally watertight foundations.
At Lazarus Legal, we immerse ourselves in the culture, lifestyle and ethos of the FMCG companies we advise – whether that’s in that all-important commercial transaction, the protection of your IP, the monitoring and management of your trademark portfolio, assisting with business and branding strategy and regulations, or the review or drafting of that all-important sponsorship, promotion endorsement or brand partnership agreement. Below is just a snapshot of the support services our FMCG Lawyers can provide to your FMCG brand:
- Intellectual Property rights (including Trade Mark registration and protection, design and copyright protection and counterfeit products);
- Working with sales, marketing & finance departments across a range of corporate/commercial, regulatory, intellectual property and litigation matters;
- Providing legal and business support and high-level advice to corporate, quality and regulatory affairs functions on legal, regulatory & compliance issues;
- Drafting, negotiating and reviewing a range of commercial, consumer and IT agreements (including brand and partner agreements, acquisition, athlete promotion endorsements, band agreements, event sponsorship, consultancy, licensing, distribution, non-disclosure, website terms and conditions, goods and services & technology agreements);
- Commercial Agreements – services, manufacturing, distribution and brand licensing agreements;
- Commercial Agreements – services, manufacturing, distribution and brand licensing agreements;
- Company secretarial obligations;
- Drafting and negotiating property and warehouse leases/licenses;
- Managing all aspects of litigation and dispute resolution – compiling evidence, drafting letters (including cease and desist) & witness statements, enforcing company’ rights against counterfeiters and negotiating settlements;
- Providing support to HR departments on all aspect of employment law
- Providing strategic legal guidance concerning advertising, marketing commitments, competition law, consumer promotions, social media, e-commerce, privacy, insurance, regulatory issues and risks pertaining to the business; and
- Providing legal training assistance to the corporate, marketing and sales teams on all legal issues affecting the business.
The FMCG world moves fast, but our lawyers stay one step ahead
Our team of FMCG lawyers and legal advisors can help you stay ahead of the pack
Being able to call on the expertise of a good specialist lawyer can make the difference between an FMCG business that is just surviving and one that is thriving. Fill out this form and our helpful team will call you to listen, assess, and advise you on the next steps. One of our FMCG specialists will gladly meet you for a free initial consultation at our Bondi Junction office or your location. We want to help you make your business a success.
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We offer FMCG Legal Packages
Established Businesses
Save 50% on Legal Fees
AUD14000
AUD
6,999
Monthly -
General phone consultations or video consultations with Mark Lazarus – up to 120 min (Valued at $1,000)
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Reviewing and amending existing Manufacturing, Supply or Distribution Agreement (Valued at $1,500 per agreement) - OR - Drafting bespoke Manufacturing, Supply and Distribution Agreement (Valued at $3,000 per agreement)
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Contract negotiations with manufacturer, supplier or distributor (Valued at over $1,000)
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Trade Mark Applications (WORD and LOGO) in up to 4 classes (excluding third party fees) (Valued at over $2,000 excluding third party fees)
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Business Services Agreement (Valued at over $2,500)
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NDAs (valued at over $500)
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Independent Contractor Agreement OR Employment Agreement (Valued at over $2,500 per agreement)
Advanced
Up & Coming Startups
Save 50% on Legal Fees
AUD8000
AUD
3,999
Monthly -
General phone consultations or video consultations with Mark Lazarus – up to 120 min (Valued at $1,000)
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Reviewing and amending existing Manufacturing, Supply or Distribution Agreement (Valued at $1,500 per agreement) - OR - Drafting bespoke Manufacturing, Supply and Distribution Agreement (Valued at $3,000 per agreement)
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Contract negotiations with manufacturer, supplier or distributor (Valued at over $1,000)
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Trade Mark Applications (WORD and LOGO) in up to 4 classes (excluding third party fees) (Valued at over $2,000 excluding third party fees)
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Business Services Agreement (Valued at over $2,500)
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NDAs (valued at over $500)
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Independent Contractor Agreement OR Employment Agreement (Valued at over $2,500 per agreement)
Starter
Our FMCG Legal Process
Initial free consultation
Assessment of requirements and long-term legal strategy
Discuss our flexible fee arrangement
Commence the work
What you can expect
Our lawyers have worked with some of the most successful and game-changing FMCG brands in Australia, operating across multiple territories. We can make growth and expansion feel like your dreams are coming true, without any legal nightmares to follow. Our advisors work with the food and beverage industries, textiles and fashion, retail goods, and the sports, music and entertainment sectors across Australia and internationally. We have particularly strong experience in the all-important UK and US markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), also known as consumer packaged goods (CPG), are products that are generally sold quickly and at a relatively low cost. Examples include non-durable household goods such as packaged foods, beverages, toiletries, candies, cosmetics, over-the-counter drugs, dry goods, and other consumables. FMCG is the most common acronym in use across most of Europe, Asia, and Oceania, while CPG is used more frequently in the Americas.
In a word, yes, because they are often subject to extensive regulation. Businesses that make or provide food or beverages for sale are obliged to comply with labelling regulations, including regulations related to food allergies, calorie content, ingredients source, warning statements, nutrition, health and related claims – we can go on! The standards in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code are frequently updated and extremely onerous, particularly when it comes to the labelling of food where safety is a priority and allergies very real.
In a competitive and ever-changing market landscape, if you are looking to launch a food or beverage brand in the FMCG space, one of your priorities should be to ensure your products are legally compliant, particularly when it comes to labelling. There have also been cases where products falsely claiming that a product is organic have led to lawsuits and fines, and with increasing concerns over environmental friendliness we believe this is an area of legal peril which is only going to increase.
The position with medicines and supplements is very legally complex and blurred in some instances. Therefore, you must establish whether what you are selling is classed as a supplement or a drug so that you know what your obligations are going forward. Marketing claims for drugs and supplements are a minefield, particularly when it comes to the Australian Consumer Laws. While companies need to make their product sound attractive and distinguishable from a competitive FMCG market, any marketing messages should be worded carefully, otherwise, you could be left open to a possible lawsuit if you or your PR team make exaggerated claims about your product which might be potentially misleading and deceptive.
Property law can be complex and, because of the large financial sums involved, very high stakes. Disputes can occur in residential or commercial property, with common problem areas including disputes over consent to subletting, breaches of the covenant when it comes to maintenance or repairs, and – ultimately – lease surrender negotiations. A good property lawyer hired at the start of the arrangement can make sure you are protected throughout it, and step in to deal with any problems immediately, saving you money, time and the kind of stress that can affect a whole organisation.
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If you believe in your FMCG business and know it will thrive, you need a specialist lawyer to support you as you concentrate on turning ambition into reality. You need to move fast to stay on top, which means you need a lawyer who is one step ahead, thoroughly understands your business and is reliably responsive. Let us be your right-hand men. Send us your details now.
