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 leisure, entertainment, 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.
Meet our experiences franchise lawyers
Head of Corporate & Commercial St Albans Head of Corporate & Commercial London 
Jean-Paul da Costa Partner
Head of Commercial Property 
Terry Fendt Partner
Stephanie Kierans Partner
German desk Shane Knight Partner
Guy Morgan Partner
- Meet the whole team
Phillip Hewett Solicitor
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
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