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Dr Jenny Buchan

Senior Advisor

jenny.buchan@hhlaw.com.au

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Jenny began her legal career in New Zealand before moving to Australia, where she advised on business sales and purchases, leasing and franchise matters. She was the first female to be accredited as a small business specialist by the Law Institute of Victoria. Jenny has researched, written and spoken extensively on franchise law including due diligence, dispute resolution, marketing funds and good faith obligations. She has supervised research into franchise law in Australia, France and the USA, and made submissions to parliamentary inquiries into franchising and consumer law. She has also examined doctoral dissertations on franchise law in Sweden and the Netherlands. Jenny was appointed Professor Emeritus by UNSW in 2020 and currently teaches Principles of Private Law at the UNSW Law School. Jenny's expertise led to her appointment as a panel member of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's Franchising Consultative Committee (2010-2015) and its successor, the Small Business and Franchising Consultative Committee (2016-2018).

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经验

  • Commercial lawyer for 18 years in private practice in New Zealand, Melbourne and Sydney.

  • Advising on franchising and all legal issues relevant to franchising.

  • Academic research and teaching law for 19 years at UNSW

学历

  • Bachelor of Laws, Otago University

  • Master of Laws, University of Melbourne

  • PhD, Queensland University of Technology

会员资格

  • The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s Secretary’s Animal Care and Ethics Committee

  • The UNSW Pharmacy Program’s Advisory Committee

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语言

  • English

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H & H Lawyers welcomes Dr Jenny Buchan

We are pleased to announce that Dr Jenny Buchan has joined H & H Lawyers as Senior Advisor. Jenny is a distinguished expert in franchise and commercial law, notably the first female accredited as a small business specialist by the Law Institute of Victoria. She brings extensive credentials as Professor Emeritus at UNSW and has conducted significant research across Australia, France and the USA. Her expertise was recognised through her appointment to the ACCC's Franchising Consultative Committee from 2010~2018. Jenny's specialisation encompasses franchise law, business transactions, due diligence and dispute resolution, bringing both academic excellence and practical experience to our clients. "We are thrilled to welcome Jenny to our team. Her appointment represents a significant milestone as we expand our expertise in franchise and commercial law," said Managing Partner Kenneth Hong. This appointment strengthens our ability to serve clients across all franchise and commercial matters, from investment decisions to complex disputes. We are proud to have her join our team.

10 Jul 2025