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DLA Piper LLP

Franchising

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DLA Piper LLP

Rankings

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Franchising - Global Market Leaders

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper is a world leader in global franchising, with a vast international footprint and established client base. Matters are led from its offices in Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Sydney, with added support from its teams across Europe and Latin America. The law firm offers:

• Advice for franchisors on international expansion, licensing and distribution work, asset management and joint ventures.

• Expertise in the setting up, transfer and termination of international franchise agreements.

• Experience representing globally recognised brands, notably within the food and beverage, fashion and fitness industries.

• Effective coordination with its offices across the globe for multi-jurisdictional matters.

Strengths

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  • Highly skilled in franchising; best overall team covering all aspects of franchising

    Franchising respondentGlobal
  • DLA’s franchise team has strong international capabilities and a solid understanding of the commercial realities facing franchisors.

    Franchising respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Tao Xu
    Band 2Tao Xu

    Tao Xu

    Tao Xu is based in the firm's Reston office. He is strong on global franchising transactions and has longstanding experience in Asian and North American franchising deals.

  • Band 5Bret Lowell
    Band 5Bret Lowell

    Bret Lowell

    Bret Lowell regularly assists clients with complex franchising matters. He is based in Reston.

  • Band 5Matthew Duncombe
    Band 5Matthew Duncombe

    Matthew Duncombe

    Matthew Duncombe co-chairs the firm's hospitality and leisure practice.He is based in Leeds, UK and and regularly handles franchising transactions.

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