Legal Advisors
Blake Lapthorn Tarlo Lyons Chambers UK, A Client’s Guide to the UK Legal Profession states “Clients regard this
Geoffrey Sturgess Southampton-based practice as a reliable and highly skilled option for franchising work. Widely
t: 023 8072 0124 accepted among commentators as a firm of great experience in the sector, its affable lawyers and
e: geoffrey.sturgess@bllaw.co.uk
significant experience have seen it establish a highly respectable foothold in the market.”
www.bllaw.co.uk
Our franchise unit provides expert advice to UK and international franchisors on franchise
Locations covered: UK
structures, documentation, trademarks, resales, network sales and disputes. Franchise experienced
property lawyers deal with all aspects of the property related elements of franchising.
Blake Lapthorn Tarlo Lyons is one of the largest regional law firms in the UK, providing a full
range of legal services needed by companies and organisations, with an industry-focused
approach through specialist industry sector groups. More than 400 lawyers and other specialists
deliver these services based across the key locations of Southampton, Portsmouth, Fareham,
Winchester, Oxford and London.
EXB Legal
Franchise law…unlike any before…EXB Legal is a personalised, high quality law firm with a
Élise Billy
uniquely commercial approach specialising only in franchising to give our franchisor clients
t: 0845 094 0180
experienced guidance. We operate a clear fixed fees system recognising our clients’ need to
e: info@exblegal.com
budget precisely. We can prepare a comprehensive set of documents for your franchise, including:
www.exblegal.com
• Franchise agreements We also provide on an ongoing basis:
Locations covered: UK
• Deposit agreements • Legal advice and input on your
• Confidentiality agreements franchise system
• Terms of business • Management of the documentation
• Related documents, templates and policies. system for each franchisee.
And that’s not all. Through a separate business, Franchise Generator LLP, EXB founder Élise Billy
offers consultancy and advice to franchisors and prepares commercial documents such as your
prospectus and manual. One person can help you with all aspects of setting up a franchise,
making the process consistent and speedy.
Halliwells Halliwells regularly advise a wide range of franchisors and franchisees across various business
John Burns sectors and at various stages of the franchising process.
t: 0870 365 9310
e: john.burns@halliwells.com
John Burns is the main contact and he has acted for both start up and mature franchisors,
www.halliwells.com
his work ranging from drafting the very first franchising agreement to advising on and then
Locations covered: UK & international
drafting overseas master franchise agreements for clients expanding their businesses abroad.
Fyl Newington, head of Franchise Development at the Thresher Group (an established Halliwells’
client) describes John’s knowledge of franchising as “second to none” and comments that his
“commercially focused approach helps to cut through the legal jargon and give clear direction”.
Jacksons
The Jacksons franchise legal team, based in the north east of England, sees its role as helping
David Lucas
franchisors to grow and protect their business throughout the franchise life-cycle. Jacksons’
t: 01642 356514
legal qualifications are demonstrated by its bfa affiliation, testament to its track record in the
e: dlucas@jacksons-cpl.com
franchise sector.
www.jacksons-cpl.com
Locations covered: UK
If you are considering franchising your business, we will take you through the options, advantages
and disadvantages, ensuring your business interests, format and brand receive all of the
appropriate legal protections. If you have an established business with ‘difficult’ franchisees, our
dispute resolution team will work with you to resolve disputes in a timely and cost-effective way.
When franchisees move on, we are experienced in driving the resale process, working with you
and the outgoing or incoming franchisee, ensuring a smooth handover and that your business
stays protected through any transition period.
Leathes Prior Leathes Prior is a leading commercial law firm with a nationally acknowledged expertise in
Jonathan Chadd franchising and intellectual property law.
t: 01603 610911
e: jchadd@leathesprior.co.uk
The franchise team provide a full range of services for franchisors, from brand protection to
www.leathesprior.co.uk
drafting franchise agreements, together with advice on property, corporate and international
Locations covered: UK
issues and dispute resolution. We are a full service practice offering franchisors guidance in all
areas of law including employment, data protection and commercial property.
For some years now, the legal directories have rated Leathes Prior as a leading firm and
Jonathan Chadd, head of the franchise department and Mike Barlow have been acknowledged
as leaders in this field by law directory Legal 500.
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