Seva Surmei
Partner
Seva is a commercial lawyer in Lynch Meyer’s commercial and property practice.
Seva is an expert franchising lawyer and provides franchising, licensing and distribution advice to clients with local, national and international operations. Seva has experience with advising clients that are establishing, developing or operating franchise networks including by providing advice about compliance with the Franchising Code of Conduct.
Seva has been named Lawyer of the Year in Best Lawyers in Australia for Franchise Law in Adelaide for several years. She has also been recognised in Best Lawyers for her expertise in Franchise Law and, most recently, Commercial Law.
Seva complements her work in franchising with broad experience in property and general commercial transactions.
In relation to property transactions, Seva has assisted clients with a range of retail, commercial and industrial leases, land sales and purchases, mortgages, option agreements for residential developments and solar and wind farm arrangements.
Seva also has experience assisting clients with their day to day business needs including business sales and purchases including due diligence and settlements, shareholders agreements, loan agreements and security agreements, terms and conditions and privacy policies.
Areas of Practice
- Franchising
- Property
- Corporate and Commercial
Memberships and Committees:
- Committee member of Franchise Council of Australia SA Chapter and Women in Franchising Group
- Committee member of Hellenic Australian Lawyers Association SA Chapter
- Member of the Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry South Australia
