Home The Firm Expertise People Knowledge News Careers Contact International Franchising . Franchising Franchising has become increasingly accepted as a separate area of the law requiring expert and experienced advice. Only a handful of solicitors firms in UK are able to offer the depth of expertise and experience, both domestically and internationally, as Goodman Derrick LLP in association with David Bigmore. We will settle the form of your Franchise Agreement, either for your new venture or where an update is required. If you are an overseas Franchisor coming to the UK we will advise on your Master Franchise, Development Agreement or Joint Venture Agreement. If you are a UK Franchisor we can advise you and provide an all-round service to take you overseas. If you wish to sell your business or your company or buy a Franchising business, we will provide a speedy, personalised and cost-effective service. Where matters turn contentious, we have long experience in Franchising disputes. Our responsibility in such situations is to achieve our clients' objectives by the most cost-effective and least time-consuming route available. That may require the use of alternative remedies when appropriate – negotiation, arbitration or mediation. Key services Establishing New Franchises We will prepare your Franchise Agreement and preliminary Confidentiality Agreement. Master Licensing in UK We have long experience in setting up Master Franchises in UK for US, Australian and Canadian Franchisors and can outline the advantages and pitfalls involved in establishing your Franchise in UK. International Franchising We also have long experience of setting up Franchises abroad and have a network of local Franchise Lawyers around the world who will advise on any local requirements. Purchases and Sales of Franchise Companies and Businesses We act for both Franchisors and Franchisees on the sale or purchase of their businesses or companies and have handled transactions ranging from hundreds of thousands of pounds to tens of millions of pounds. All Aspects of Intellectual Property We advise on trade mark and copyright issues and other relevant intellectual property matters. Advice on EU and UK Competition Law We have long experience of advising on both EU and UK Competition Law including Article 81, both block exemptions and the Competition Act 1998. Software Licensing We are able to provide expert advice on Software Licensing. Franchisor/Franchisee Dispute Resolution We have acted on many Franchisor/Franchisee disputes over the last seventeen years and have long and detailed experience of all of the practical and legal issues involved in these disputes. Commercial Property Advice We are able to provide expert assistance on commercial property matters. If you require further information about the services offered by the Franchising team please contact David Bigmore or see www.dbigmore.co.uk Our Expertise Our Sectors Art & Cultural Heritage Advertising Broadcasting Charities Collectors Cars Construction Film & TV Production Franchising Hotel and Leisure Licensing Publishing Recruitment Retail Property Sport Technology Services for Business Competition and Regulatory Commercial Corporate Data Protection Dispute Resolution Employment Intellectual Property Media Real Estate Real Estate Dispute Resolution Services for Individuals Collectors Cars Employment Family Residential Property Tax, Trusts and Estate Planning Deborah Rider send email view profile David Bigmore send email view profile 10 St Bride Street London EC4A 4AD t: +44 (0) 20 7404 0606 f: +44 (0) 20 7831 6407 e: law@gdlaw.co.uk DX: 122 Chancery Lane Goodman Derrick LLP © 2013 Registered number: OC321066 A limited liability partnership authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Website Terms & Conditions A list of members is available for inspection at our registered office: 10 St Bride Street, London EC4A 4AD On - you agreed to accept cookies from this website - thanks. Cookie preferences