About
Provided by Dentons
The Dentons Franchise Group acts for an impressive blue-chip and innovative client base handling transactional franchise work advising large franchisors on international expansion, restructuring and joint ventures, area development, master franchise agreements and manchise structures. It also advises large franchisees on investment franchises. The dedicated franchise disputes team is known for acting for many household names. The group has dedicated franchise experts that assist with Competition Law, Privacy law and IP advice to franchisors. Sector Focus in Retail, Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure, Automotive acting for famous brands.Leader in growth areas like cannabis franchising, Strong practice in franchise financing - a niche area of franchising/banking
Unique global Franchise Advisory offering:
As leading advisers in franchising law, clients often ask us to help them not only with legal advice, but also with their franchise strategy. It can be difficult identifying advisors, who truly understand the international franchise business model. Dentons Franchise Advisory fills this gap and offers an alternative to working with generalist business advisory firms. We help our clients beyond the law, leveraging 75 years of franchise industry knowledge
Chambers Review
Dentons possesses an established global team sought after for its experience in international franchise matters. The practice is driven by its impressive London department, accompanied by active teams in Melbourne, Toronto, Los Angeles, Shanghai and Jakarta. The law firm offers:
• Advice to multinational franchisors on international business expansions, restructurings and joint ventures.
• Expertise in franchise-related litigation and class actions.
• Experience representing established brands across the food and beverage, hospitality, retail and fashion sectors.
• A truly global service, with frequent coordination between offices on multi-jurisdictional matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Dentons have impressed me with their knowledge and expertise."
"Dentons have impressed me with their knowledge and expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Babette Märzheuser-Wood is an expert practitioner who is a go-to for international matters. She splits her time between the UK and Germany.
"Babette is a well-regarded international practitioner."
"Babette is well regarded in pure franchising."
Ranked Lawyers at
Dentons
Global Market Leaders
Industries
Provided by Dentons
Retail, Hotels & Leisure, Restaurants, Automotive