Franchise

Our franchise team consists of specialised lawyers with extensive experience advising both franchisors and (associations of) franchisees. We provide strategic guidance on the structuring, transfer, termination, and continuation of franchise relationships, as well as the drafting and negotiation of franchise agreements. Our lawyers advise, amongst others, leading franchise organisations in the retail sector.

Advising on establishing and structuring a franchise organisation. Acquisition and sale of franchise concepts. Transfer, termination, and amended continuation of franchise relationships. Negotiation of franchise models. Purchase, sale, and lease of real estate. Non-compete and non-disclosure matters.

Drafting and advising on franchise agreements. Legal advice and litigation in franchise disputes. Non-compete and confidentiality agreements. Advising and litigating in disputes. Financial settlement matters.

Advice on the establishment of franchise associations and franchise cousils. In-house counsel to franchise associations. Legal support regarding the operation of franchise associations and franchise councils.

Conducting proceedings before courts and arbitral tribunals (arbitration). Enforcement of judgments. Mediation. Attachment and evidence-gathering procedures.