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Dentons

Franchising

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The Dentons Franchise Group acts for an impressive blue-chip and innovative client base handling transactional franchise work advising large franchisors on international expansion, restructuring and joint ventures, area development, master franchise agreements and manchise structures. It also advises large franchisees on investment franchises. The dedicated franchise disputes team is known for acting for many household names. The group has dedicated franchise experts that assist with Competition Law, Privacy law and IP advice to franchisors. Sector Focus in Retail, Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure, Automotive acting for famous brands.Leader in growth areas like cannabis franchising, Strong practice in franchise financing - a niche area of franchising/banking

Unique global Franchise Advisory offering:

As leading advisers in franchising law, clients often ask us to help them not only with legal advice, but also with their franchise strategy. It can be difficult identifying advisors, who truly understand the international franchise business model. Dentons Franchise Advisory fills this gap and offers an alternative to working with generalist business advisory firms. We help our clients beyond the law, leveraging 75 years of franchise industry knowledge

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  • Retail, Hotels & Leisure, Restaurants, Automotive

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Franchising - Global Market Leaders

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Dentons possesses an established global team sought after for its experience in international franchise matters. The practice is driven by its impressive London department, accompanied by active teams in Melbourne, Toronto, Los Angeles, Shanghai and Jakarta. The law firm offers:

• Advice to multinational franchisors on international business expansions, restructurings and joint ventures.

• Expertise in franchise-related litigation and class actions.

• Experience representing established brands across the food and beverage, hospitality, retail and fashion sectors.

• A truly global service, with frequent coordination between offices on multi-jurisdictional matters.

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Strengths

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  • They have a deep understanding of the franchising industry and its key players. Always accessible and genuinely kind, they make you feel like they’re a true extension of your team.

    Franchising respondentGlobal

  • I find the people we work with at Dentons to be very responsive and are great to work with

    Franchising respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Babette Märzheuser-Wood
    Babette Märzheuser-Wood

    Babette Märzheuser-Wood

    Babette Märzheuser-Wood is a standout lawyer who is a top choice for global franchising work. She splits her time between the UK and Germany.

    • Babette is always offering prompt, attentive, and tailored support.

      Franchising respondentGlobal

    • Babette is an excellent legal advisor and extremely well informed with all details of franchising.

      Franchising respondentGlobal
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