Downs Solicitors
Our Franchise Team of lawyers have specialised in franchise work for over 30 years. We aim to provide a comprehensive “one stop” or ad hoc service for our clients, whether starting their franchise journey or enhancing their established success and investment in the brand. Across our four offices, we assist national and international franchisor and franchisee businesses in developing their businesses and strategies in the industry sector. Our clients range from major household names to business start-ups where franchising is the next step in their business evolution.
Key legal services offered
- Strategic Reviews of Franchise concepts and contractual documents and expansion plans
- Employment and HR
- Dispute Management through to mediation, ADR, litigation
- Brand Protection
- Re-sales, mergers and acquisitions
- Commercial Property
- Ongoing Risk Management
- International aspects
Our advice reflects the principles promoted in the Code of Ethics for franchising by the British Franchise Association for franchisors, franchisees and Master franchisees in the international arena. Balancing risk and reward, we understand the investment in time, money and people made by franchisors and franchisees to promote their business relationships. We provide the level of service and specialist legal assistance necessary to help clients and contacts with the legal documentation required complementing their needs.
We are particularly supportive of Encouraging Women in Franchising (EWiF) and are active members of this group to develop the industry in the future.
Kate Matthews is Regional Chair of EWiF South.
Her direct contact details are
Kate Matthews
CONSULTANT SOLICITOR
Direct 01737 307104