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What the Team is Known For

Knights acquired IBB Law in 2025. It offers expert advice on all manner of franchising matters including litigation, resale and master licence agreements, sales and transfers. The team regularly acts for businesses in traditional sectors such as retail and leisure, but also domiciliary care, commercial cleaning and residential lettings.

Strengths

The broad wealth of knowledge and specialism in the franchise team is, in my opinion, second to none. There is always someone who is expert in a particular area.

Commercial awareness is a particular strength of the team. It understands our business and the franchise landscape very well.

The service is excellent, its lawyers are timely and always available when we need them.

Knights has thorough knowledge of franchising best practice and legislation, and a practical approach to achieving the required result.

Work Highlights

Knights acted behalf of a group of Vodafone franchisees in proceedings, valued at GBP120 million, arising from an alleged breach of contract by Vodafone.

Notable practitioners

Jane Masih has strong experience in various commercial transactions, including the acquisition of master franchise rights and the resale of franchise businesses. She regularly advises both franchisors and franchisees.

 

Jane Masih has a first class knowledge of franchising and our business. She always gives sound, practical advice.

 

Jane provides sound advice all the way through the process. Knowledgeable and direct, she is the ideal advisor.

Russell Ford is an established franchising lawyer with a strong track record of representing both franchisors and franchisees. He assists clients with a range of contentious matters, including disputes involving allegations of fraudulent misrepresentation and breach of contract.
 

I find him to be top notch. He understands where we want to get to and how to get there. He tells you the truth and understands my business, and takes a commercial, pragmatic and sensible approach.

 

Russell is just brilliant at litigation and has helped us resolve some significant issues with real simplicity and pragmatism.

 

His straightforward, no-nonsense approach is always reassuring and he is extremely approachable, with exceptional commercial acumen.

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