Franchising

Graeme Payne advises various retailers and food and drink sector clients on portfolio management issues and international expansions. He has additional experience in assisting with terminations and licensing matters that arise as part of international franchise networks.

"A tier one service provider and our preferred European legal partner."

"He has got a good client base, is acknowledged in the field and has a high profile."

"A true expert in the franchising world."

Victoria Hobbs is well known for her work on contentious matters relating to franchise terminations, renegotiations and rollouts. She primarily acts for clients in the retail, leisure, and food and drink industries.

"We appreciate Victoria's attention to detail, her knowledge of franchising and the time she has taken to understand our sector."

Shelley Nadler provides well-known retail and restaurant franchisors with dispute avoidance and risk management advice, in addition to assisting with the termination and renegotiation of franchises. Her experience spans both domestic and international transactions, including franchise arrangements across Europe and the Middle East.

"Shelley is simply amazing."

"Shelley Nadler is excellent. She's great at drafting the various arrangements we need."

Nick Green is a recognised franchising lawyer who sits in the London commercial team at Bird & Bird. He frequently assists clients with international franchising and licensing arrangements, and has particular experience in transactions in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

James Fowler regularly advises on both domestic and international franchise expansions in the education and retail sectors, among others. He also assists with franchise renewals, renegotiations, terminations and restructurings.

"James is astute, attentive and incredibly approachable, with an outstanding work ethic and commitment to delivering client objectives."

"James is commercial, prompt, and really good at blue-sky thinking and the bigger picture. He comes up with alternative ways of thinking that we don't come up with ourselves."

"James demonstrates remarkable attention to detail."

Matthew Vance is an associate at Bird & Bird. He has experience working with high-profile clients on international franchising and licensing agreements.

"Matthew is, and has always been, a superb representative for Bird & Bird. He has always delivered an excellent level of advice in a timely and accurate manner."