UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
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Bird & Bird is recognised as having a leading franchising practice that helps household-name brands build and develop national and international franchise networks. It regularly acts for restaurant chains, fashion labels and retailers of all types. It is also active in the establishment of school franchises in overseas markets.
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Bird & Bird represented half of the 62 Vodafone franchisees in a breach of contract claim issued against Vodafone UK.
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Bird & Bird has always provided us with an excellent response time and the highest service.
What we value most is knowing that the firm has comprehensive expertise across its services to ensure we achieve the best possible outcome for our business and network.
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Graeme is simply the best and fantastic at what he does. He's incredibly personable, fully understands our business and is very invested in it. He is a really good, steady captain to have on our ship.
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.
She is a very good commercial lawyer who is pragmatic and easy to work with.
Victoria is extremely experienced, has an excellent network and can bring people in when needed. She is responsive and thorough too, being able to give quick and reactive advice.
Victoria Hobbs is one of the best lawyers we have worked with. Her extensive knowledge of franchising, developments in franchising law and how they may impact our business is excellent.
Shelley is simply amazing. Her attention to detail is excellent and she is so helpful.
James operates as if he were an integral extension of our team, seamlessly aligning with our internal operations and objectives in spite of being external to our business.
James is proactive and has a deep understanding of hospitality in general. He grasps the finer details of franchising and is able to cut through the key issues for us.
Matthew Vance is an associate at Bird & Bird. He has experience working with high-profile clients on international franchising and licensing agreements.
Matthew is certainly a sharp person who is dedicated to his practice.
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Global 2026
Practice area: Franchising
Location: Global Market Leaders
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