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Fieldfisher

Franchising

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Franchising - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Fieldfisher maintains a superlative franchising practice that is able to advise international brands on restructuring exercises, M&A, disputes and other commercial issues. It possesses a strong domestic practice, working on behalf of established UK brands and smaller companies. The team regularly acts for household names in retail, hospitality, education and media.
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Work Highlights

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  • Fieldfisher were instructed by Futuris Education on a deal to acquire rights to develop and operate a new school in Singapore.

Strengths

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  • Fieldfisher is a pragmatic and sensible law firm.

    Franchising respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • David J Bond
    David J Bond

    David J Bond

    David Bond has extensive experience advising on franchise management and expansion both domestically and internationally. He regularly assists hotels and schools with their franchise rollouts into Europe and Asia, as well as the restructuring and termination of franchise agreements.

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  • Gordon Drakes
    Gordon Drakes

    Gordon Drakes

    Gordon Drakes advises various retail and restaurant companies on franchise renewals, terminations and supply chain management issues. He also assists clients with international expansions into a range of jurisdictions, including Europe and Central Asia.

    • Gordon Drakes is an impressive lawyer.

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