Franchising Solicitors Pitmans Lawyers Reading Berkshire Thames Valley London Law Firm

The Pitmans' perspective on: Franchising

Smart solutions for the franchising industry.
The Pitmans' perspective on: Franchising

Smart solutions for the franchising industry.

Franchising legal advice from Pitmans, the Thames Valley's leading law firm, with offices in Reading and the City of London

Pitmans' specialist legal advice:

We advise on a wide range of franchise services including: drafting franchise agreements (including master, regional development and single unit franchise agreements); assistance with obtaining finance for both start-up and expansion;]; advising on acquisitions and disposals of franchise networks (including both MBOs and MBIs); strategic advice on start ups of franchising in the UK and abroad; trade mark and brand protection drafting of confidentiality and non disclosure agreements; related property advice; pensions advice including establishing pension schemes for employees and dispute resolution advice.

Who our Franchise lawyers act for:

Our team is made up of lawyers with significant experience of the franchise sector. The firm has specialists in corporate and commercial law, who can assist whether you are starting up or expanding. Our dedicated intellectual property team is able to advise on all aspects of brand protection including the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure consistent communication as you expand. We also have specialist teams who can advice on employment, and real estate matters.

Pitmans' legal expertise:

Our highly experienced team has assisted many clients to enter new markets through franchising. We work across a wide range of sectors including technology, hospitality, fashion, retail and leisure services. We also have associate offices in 19 European markets and regularly work with firms across the Americas, the Middle East and Asia.

Pitmans' specialist customer service:

Our services are distinguished by expert advice, efficient service and effective solutions to franchisors and franchisees. All of the franchise team have a strong understanding of the sector and the challenges facing our clients. We can work with you to provide a service tailored to the specific needs of your business.

Pitmans' solicitors deliver astute legal advice:

We add value by assisting franchisors and franchisees to raise finance which is essential to any business enterprise and by providing technical pensions advice including in relation to the new compulsory workplace pensions due to come into force in 2012.