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Stevens & Bolton LLP

Franchising

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Stevens & Bolton LLP

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About

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Our experienced team has been involved in providing franchising advice for over 25 years.

The firm is an affiliated and active member of the British Franchise Association. We have particular experience in advising clients on international expansion.

Acting for franchisors, master franchisees and franchisees, our services include:

  • Preparing franchise documentation
  • Reviewing franchise, master franchise and area development agreements
  • Preparing and reviewing all types of commercial arrangements – in particular, distribution, agency and IT contracts
  • E-commerce, consumer advice and competition law
  • Advising on the sale and purchase of franchised businesses and franchise networks
  • Employment advice
  • Lease acquisition, renewal and site fit-out
  • Brand management advice and enforcement
  • Dispute resolution including arbitration and mediation
  • International franchise advice and documentation

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Franchising - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Stevens & Bolton is a full-service outfit providing a multidisciplinary commercial service to international franchisees and franchisors. It has strong real estate and IP practices that support notable brands across a wide range of industries. It has particular experience acting for clients in retail and the restaurant trade. The team is well versed in international expansion issues and franchise disputes.
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Work Highlights

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  • Stevens & Bolton acted on behalf of Doner Shack Holdings in a master franchise agreement with IchakDana Food Service for the acquisition of the Doner Shack brand development rights in India.

Strengths

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  • I find the entire team extremely competent and knowledgeable in terms of the law, but also very understanding of the goals we are seeking to achieve.

    Franchising respondentUK

  • Stevens & Bolton has thorough and extensive knowledge of the franchising sector.

    Franchising respondentUK

  • Stevens & Bolton's knowledge is outstanding and it has the ability to explain it in simple terms for those that are not legally trained.

    Franchising respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Nicola Broadhurst
    Nicola Broadhurst

    Nicola Broadhurst

    Nicola Broadhurst regularly provides commercial and data protection advice to high-profile clients in relation to franchise arrangements. She is particularly adept at handling franchise renewals, terminations and resales.

    • Nicola is commercially minded, very responsive and a strong legal business partner.

      Franchising respondentUK

    • Nicola Broadhurst is fantastic at what she does and in the expertise she offers.

      Franchising respondentUK

    • Nicola has a very deep and broad knowledge, with a pragmatic and commercial view rarely found in the profession.

      Franchising respondentUK
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