Expert franchise lawyers to support you and your business

Sherrards’ franchise practice comprises experienced lawyers who are well-known for the work they do in the sector. Our clients are often household names in the UK and internationally.

With clients in diverse range of sectors, including health and social care, hospitality, retail and leisureentertainment, beauty and property, to name just a few, our lawyers are well-versed in franchise law.

We act for brand names such as Chips Away, Headmasters Hair, Winkworths, SNOG Frozen Yogurt, Esquires Coffee Houses, among many others.

Our services range from stand-alone franchise agreements, master franchise agreements, pilot schemes, development, area development, intellectual property and brand protection, to commercial property, litigation and dispute resolution.

 

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Franchising services

Franchises can be extremely complex, especially in a post-Brexit Britain. Whether you’re a franchisor looking to widen your portfolio and expand your business, or you’re a franchisee getting started in a new business venture, our franchise lawyers will guide you through the process with clarity. 

Legal services for franchisors: 

  • Advising on the suitability of business formats
  • IP audits, brand protection and the development of business systems
  • Drafting master, regional and developer agreements
  • Reviewing agreements for potential franchisees
  • Advising on the development of EU and international franchise structures
  • Negotiating master franchise and developer agreements
  • Dispute resolution with franchisees
  • Sales and acquisitions
  • Employment law advice

Legal services for franchisees:

  • Assisting with negotiations and pre–pre-contractual discussions
  • Dispute resolutions with franchisers
  • Advising on protecting your rights as a franchisee
  • Guidance on exiting a franchise
  • Employment law advice
  • Commercial property advice

If the proof in the pudding is the eating, here are some puddings that we’ve previously eaten

Giggling squid open their 42nd restaurant

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Seven Dials welcomes WatchHouse Coffee

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Sherrards continue to work with long standing clients Winkworth Franchising Ltd

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