Franchising
Global Market Leaders
6 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Babette Märzheuser-Wood
Global 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
Contributions and articles
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2 Articles, Press releases, highlights
About
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Global
Practice Areas
Global Head of Franchising, International Franchising, IP Driven Joint Ventures, Hotels & Leisure, Restaurants, Retail, Education and Automotive Industry. Babette has more than 25 years of experience advising on international franchise projects.
As Managing Director of Dentons Franchise Advisory she also assists new franchisors with their franchise strategy. She speaks German, French, Spanish, Russian and English and has transactional experience in more than 56 countries.
Career
Managing Director Franchise Advisory since 2020
Senior Partner, Dentons, Global Head of Franchise Group since 2016
Partner Dentons 2013
Partner Field Fisher, Joint Head of Franchise Group, Partner Hotels Group 1999-2013
Eversheds Head of German Desk 1993-1999
Professional Memberships
ABA Forum on Franchising
IFA
GRIF Advisory Board
Chambers Review
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Chambers Global Guide
Franchising - Global Market Leaders
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Babette Märzheuser-Wood is a standout lawyer who is a top choice for global franchising work. She splits her time between the UK and Germany.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Babette is always offering prompt, attentive, and tailored support.
FranchisingChambers Global GuideBabette is an excellent legal advisor and extremely well informed with all details of franchising.
FranchisingChambers Global Guide
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