 Search  English WHERE WE WORK EXPERTISE OUR LAWYERS NEWS & EVENTS CAREERS ABOUT CONTACT Bird and BirdFranchising  Print  Twitter  Google+  LinkedIn Franchising Effective expansion & wherever you want to be & sharing your passion & a commercial approach & opening opportunities & entrepreneurial advice & that's Franchising, Licensing & Multi-Channel Opportunities with Bird & Bird Overview Our Global Franchising, Licensing and Multi-Channel Strategies Group comprises some of the world's leading experts in the field. We share our clients' passion, entrepreneurial spirit and commercial approach to help deliver innovative expansion strategies and dispute resolution solutions. As a truly international law firm we provide our clients with legal advice wherever they need us. We work with our clients to determine the most effective expansion strategies both within their domestic markets and internationally, advising on: • Franchising • Licensing • Distribution • Agency • Multi-channel & hybrid structures Whilst we act for some of the world's best known brands, we are also committed to helping small and medium sized businesses achieve their growth objectives. As leading franchise and commercial agreements experts, we share our experience to help our clients avoid and minimise the risk of disputes. Where disputes do arise, our dedicated litigation specialists advise on all stages of the dispute resolution process including domestic and international arbitration and litigation. Our global experience spans many sectors with particular expertise in: • Food and beverage • Retail, hospitality and leisure • Healthcare • Education • Service based concepts Clients also benefit from our ability to support them with complementary legal services including: • Domestic and Global Brand Management and Protection • Real Estate • Data Protection & Privacy • Corporate Investment and Exit strategies • International Employment & HR Services • Anti-trust / Competition advice • Tax, Transfer Pricing & Shareholder tax planning • Promotions, Advertising & Marketing Accolades Recent highlights of work Contacts Related materials and downloads News & Events BOOKS The Franchise Law Review 20 March 2014 The Law and Regulation of Franchising in the EU 04 November 2013 View more books   LATEST TWEETS @twobirds English High Court confirms Enforceability of Post Termination Restrictions against Former Franchisee http://t.co/VqeD66IUXJ 54 minutes ago 06/02/2015 .@twobirdsDK & representing two of Denmark's biggest food brands in M&A deal. http://t.co/colenidDDh http://t.co/7nOB6QIGCG 1 25 minutes ago 06/02/2015 RT @TwoBirdsIT: Mikael Karlsson of Volvo Cars is among the many notable guest speakers at our #TMTdagen. Click for more information http://… 4 hours ago 06/02/2015 Our new Hong Kong corporate partner Wing On Chui has featured in @ALB_Magazine http://t.co/1byIpThL9p 10 hours ago 06/02/2015 Find out the latest on the EU's extended restrictive measures against Russia http://t.co/XPSgTSGqNa 20 hours ago 05/02/2015 Bird & Bird con Lucano 1894 nell'acquisto dell'intero capitale sociale di Alimenta. Per saperne di più: http://t.co/cF7x9CDKal 23 hours ago 05/02/2015 TALK TO AN EXPERT Back to top Careers Business Services Experienced Lawyers Graduates Community Bird & Bird in the Community Diversity And Inclusion Environment More information Legal Notices Privacy & Cookies Accessibility Sitemap Stay Connected Contact Us LinkedIn Twitter Weibo Google+ News Centre Subscribe to our newsletters Alumni Feedback on this website Email us about your journey through this website today © 2014 Bird & Bird Click here for more information. CONTINUE