Franchising
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 1
Email address
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(0)330 460 7000Chambers Review
Fieldfisher maintains a superlative franchising practice that is able to advise international brands on restructuring exercises, M&A, disputes and other commercial issues. It possesses a strong domestic practice, working on behalf of established UK brands and smaller companies. The team regularly acts for household names in retail, hospitality, education and media.
Work Highlights
- Fieldfisher supported Taiwanese company Lumania with the European expansion of its global bubble tea brand, CoCo Fresh Tea and Juice.
Notable Practitioners
Gordon Drakes advises various retail and restaurant companies on franchise renewals, terminations and supply chain management issues. He also assists clients with international expansions into a range of jurisdictions, including Europe and Central Asia.
"In terms of legal ability, Gordon writes excellent articles and speaks well."
David Bond has extensive experience advising on franchise management and expansion both domestically and internationally. He regularly assists hotels and schools with their franchise rollouts into Europe and Asia, as well as the restructuring and termination of franchise agreements.