Marsh | United Kingdom | 15 Feb 2024
In the dynamic world of franchising, where growth, profitability and risk management are critical, franchisors continually seek innovative ways to…
International Law Office | Belgium, China, Croatia, etc. | 31 Jan 2024
2023 saw a multitude of legislative updates, significant case law and regulator investigations. We asked our ILO work area experts to summarise the…
Fieldfisher | United Kingdom | 30 Jan 2024
The High Court was recently asked to declare whether a franchisor's notice to terminate two franchise agreements on reasonable notice was valid.
Fieldfisher | United Kingdom | 16 Jan 2024
This article reflects on the key developments in franchising case law in the United Kingdom in 2023.
Stevens & Bolton LLP | United Kingdom | 10 Jan 2024
Two 2023 judgments highlighted the importance of drafting in franchise agreements and the courts’ reluctance to imply terms into the franchise…
Stevens & Bolton LLP | United Kingdom | 7 Jan 2024
In the recent case of Hunters Franchising Ltd v Brybond Ltd and Stephen Paul Berson the court considered whether, in the context of a master regional…
Dentons | United Kingdom | 5 Jan 2024
The duty of good faith can play a crucial role in shaping the relationship between franchisors and franchisees. We explore the duty of good faith in…
Bird & Bird LLP | United Kingdom | 12 Dec 2023
Franchising agreements are frequently for a medium- to long-term; contain renewal options; and often neither party wants to heavily negotiate…
Beyond Corporate Law | United Kingdom | 15 Nov 2023
We often get asked by prospective buyers and franchisees looking to sell their businesses as to how quickly it can be done. The answer is - it…
Bird & Bird LLP | United Kingdom | 7 Nov 2023
Pret’s recent announcement of its new strategic partnership in the United States is a good example of a well-known brand expanding internationally…