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Hamilton Pratt

Franchising

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Franchising - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For
Hamilton Pratt houses highly regarded franchising specialists who offer the full span of related services to emerging and established businesses. It provides assistance to clients in all industries on domestic and international franchising matters. The team is recommended for handling a range of franchise disputes, as well as providing strategic advice on franchise expansions and resales.
Strengths

Hamilton Pratt has an incredible team of colleagues who feel like an extension of our team.

Hamilton Pratt has the experience to be able to deal with any query that comes its way.

The firm has deep experience in franchising and all aspects of franchising and the franchise journey are covered.

Work Highlights

Hamilton Pratt advised TFC Ventures on its acquisition of the Access4Lofts franchise, including over 40 franchisees across the UK.

Notable practitioners
John Pratt
John Pratt is a highly regarded lawyer with significant experience of advising both franchisors and franchisees. He regularly assists clients with the preparation of franchise agreements, as well as disputes concerning breaches of franchise agreements.

John brings a wealth of knowledge and has a knack of making the most complicated of situations seem really manageable.

John Pratt is probably the most experienced franchise lawyer in the UK.

You won't find a finer lawyer, at all. He is thoughtful, practical and obviously knowledgeable.


James Barrett
James Barrett's franchising practice covers a range of disputes in the space. He is frequently engaged to handle breach of contract and loss of profit claims.

James is incredible to work with. He guides us through in a balanced way, challenges the business when needed but always in a respectful way, and he has reasoning behind all decisions.

James Barrett is incredibly bright and experienced.

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