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Franchising - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

IBB Law acquired Owen White in 2023. 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

They are super-efficient and understand the needs of their clients.

IBB Law are a standout. They have an extremely strong franchising department who are often involved in major franchising disputes.

They are extremely knowledgeable in all current issues, particularly in relation to franchise best practice.

Work Highlights

IBB Law advised Tim Hortons on its UK expansion.

Notable practitioners

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

Very strong in the franchise business.

 

First-rate practical advice.

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.
 

Russell is well known in franchise litigation. He knows franchising inside and out. I couldn't fault him.

 

First-rate practical advice. Excellent knowledge.

 

An exceptional lawyer, and I don't say that lightly. He is highly knowledgeable and hugely experienced, a sector leader. One of the best franchising solicitors in the country.

Fiona Boswell of Knights has extensive experience acting for franchisees and franchisors on both contentious and non-contentious matters. She is adept at handling disputes over termination and breach of contract, as well as advising on franchise expansions, resales and brand protection issues.

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