We offer franchisors and franchisees a complete legal service that comprehensively covers all eventualities and believe firmly in developing strong and effective long-term relationships with our clients.
We draft and advise on the complete range of documents and issues that are vital to the successful management of a successful franchising operation. Including:
- Drafting and reviewing Franchise agreements
- Area Development Agreements
- Franchise disputes
- Confidentiality agreements
- Training and operations manuals
- Purchase of a new or existing franchise businesses
- Business sales Agreements
- Default notices
We understand how exciting franchising your business or buying a new franchise can be. However it may involve one of the most expensive financial transactions you are ever involved in – and you need to make sure you get the right legal advice. It's very important therefore to make sure you appoint specialist solicitors who really understand the complex legal issues involved in franchising, in particular those involving intellectual property rights for franchisors. You can rest assured that our team has that experience.
Who can we help?
- New Franchisors – we can work with new franchisors on the wide range of issues essential to the launch of a successful franchise – ranging from helping assess whether the business is suitable for franchising in the first place to drafting watertight franchise agreements and considering issues surrounding the registration and protection of the brand.
- Existing Franchisors – we can help existing franchisors with reviewing or amending existing franchise agreements, as well as issues of franchise termination and renewal.
- New Franchisees –when buying into a new franchise, it's essential that you understand exactly what you are taking on. We can advise and negotiate with regard to any franchise agreement dealing with issues ranging from the franchise territory and performance standards to issues surrounding sale or termination of your franchise. We can also help you with setting up a partnership or incorporating a new company as well as representing you in the lease or purchase of any franchise premises.
- Existing franchisees –we can help you with the sale or termination of your franchise, with regard to any franchise disputes, and with employment law and debt collection problems.
