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Brodies LLP

Franchising

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Brodies LLP

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Ranked Band 1, our expertise in franchising covers a wide spread of franchising clients; from the one-person franchisee and the new start-up franchisor, to high value commercial activity.

Our experience extends beyond the Scottish market, including significant projects in the rail sector across the UK, and managing international documentation.

We regularly advise owners and major hotel brands on hotel franchise and management agreements and carry out significant structural franchise work and volume franchise transactional work for retail clients with franchise-led acquisition programmes. 

Clients also seek the support of our litigation team – the largest in Scotland – in contentious matters, both on the franchisee and franchisor side.

We are an affiliate of the British Franchise Association.

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Franchising - Scotland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Brodies offers cross-disciplinary expertise to first-time and existing franchisees as well as established franchisors. It regularly advises clients on the negotiation and assignation of franchise agreements, as well as internal structuring and governance matters. Brodies possesses a prestigious client list that is drawn from major names in hospitality, leisure, retail and restaurants, and a strong reputation with regard to rail franchising. The team is also supported by a leading IP and brand protection practice.
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Work Highlights

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  • Brodies assisted Scotwork International with licence production, management, enforcement and strategic advice in a range of territories, including Australia, Bulgaria and China.

Strengths

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  • Brodies have a pragmatic approach and the ability to communicate in a way that is clear to all involved.

    Franchising respondentUK

  • Brodies have an in-depth knowledge of our business and are responsive to ad hoc requests.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Duncan Cathie
    Duncan Cathie

    Duncan Cathie

    Duncan Cathie handles complex franchise agreements for clients in a range of sectors. He has experience of both domestic and cross-border transactions.

    • Duncan is able to quickly grasp the complexity of fairly unique issues and offer well-reasoned advice.

      Franchising respondentUK

    • Duncan is a reliable adviser who understands our business and the way it operates.

      Franchising respondentUK
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