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Spencer West's Franchising practice stands apart through its strategic combination of deep sector expertise and comprehensive cross-disciplinary support. The practice covers diverse sectors with particular strength in Retail, Food & Beverage, Health & Fitness, and Care.
The team is led by David Kaye and Andrew Fraser, two prominent franchising lawyers with more thanr 35 years of franchising experience between them. David and Andrew have each been awarded Qualified Franchise Professional status by the British Franchise Association and Andrew serves as a member of the BFA Legal Committee; one of five lawyers in the UK advising the BFA on legal issues, further strengthens the firm's authoritative industry voice. Andrew and David, supported by Niloosha Ponnutharai, collaborate with Spencer West experts across complementary practice areas.
The team's approach is truly business-centric. It guides businesses through comprehensive franchise expansion strategies – domestically and internationally – providing structured advice on network development, crafting robust legal agreements, protecting intellectual property, resolving disputes, and managing litigation when necessary.
For franchise investors, Spencer West delivers full-service support across corporate structuring, shareholders agreements, property acquisition and leases, employment matters, IP and dispute resolution – a truly integrated approach to franchising success.
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Spencer West has a highly regarded franchising practice and brings its comprehensive experience to both franchisees and franchisors across a diverse range of sectors. Its lawyers are notable for their expertise in guiding clients through franchise expansion strategies, crafting new franchise agreements and resolving disputes.
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Spencer West acted on behalf of a new franchisor, Big Licks, in the drafting of franchise documents as well as establishing a legal framework for a new entrant in the franchising arena.
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The firm provides speed of communication and attention to detail with clients and their requirements, as well as very personable individuals leading the team.
The lawyers at Spencer West are experts in franchise law, and the advice is excellent.
Spencer West have a superb commercial approach to dispute resolution.
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Andrew Fraser is based within the firm Albany Fraser, which is a specialist firm that works in association with Spencer West. He is most well known for his work with franchisees but also has experience of assisting franchisors. He advises on international rollouts, including the negotiation of franchise documents and the acquisition of master franchise rights.
Andrew Fraser has phenomenal knowledge of international markets and professionals.
Andrew is very personal and confident in his advice.
Andrew excels as a specialist franchise professional. He's a well-known and credible expert in the industry, and as an acknowledged expert, his advice carries great weight.
David Kaye advises a broad array of clients on franchise arrangements, including expansions, terminations, resales and disputes. He acts for both franchisees and franchisors in various sectors, including food, leisure, and health and fitness.
David Kaye has a wealth of experience and provides good communication.
David is excellent and I am very satisfied with the advice and service he provides.
David is always there for us. He is extremely knowledgeable and very well connected. His capabilities to engage with clients have always been fantastic.
Franchising
Franchising
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Niloosha Ponnutharai
Jack Khurana
Jowanna Conboye
Jonathan Warner-Reed
Andrew Bird
Azeem Arshad
Andrew Fraser
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