Franchising
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
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Chambers Review
The DLA Piper franchise team is known for undertaking complex and strategic work for a considerable number of high-profile, predominantly multinational clients.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper advised Hyatt on a major franchising deal which saw a further 30 hotels from across Europe added to its portfolio.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"One of the great virtues of DLA Piper is their commercial awareness and ability to bring that experience to our issues."
"DLA provide a high quality of legal advice and client service, and are very commercially astute - it’s like having an in-house team."
"One of the great virtues of DLA Piper is their commercial awareness and ability to bring that experience to our issues."
"DLA provide a high quality of legal advice and client service, and are very commercially astute - it’s like having an in-house team."
Notable Practitioners
Matthew Duncombe is a respected commercial franchising lawyer and global co-chair of DLA Piper's hospitality and leisure practice. He regularly assists clients with drafting, reviewing and updating franchise agreements, as well as establishing and terminating franchise arrangements.
"He is responsive and is able to speak directly to my internal stakeholders, providing thoughtful and pragmatic feedback."