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RBS For over 20 years RBS has had a focus on the franchise sector working with franchisees and franchisors right across the market.
Franchise Team
New to Franchising?
t: 0800 092 9117
We give you the expert early support you need, with the aim of moving you into proﬁ t as soon as possible.
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Locations covered: UK
We can help you decide whether franchising is the right option for the development of your business. We can also oﬀ er your fran-
chisees a range of ﬁ nancial packages and services, and help with their day-to-day banking needs.
We have a national network of specialist franchise managers who can give you the service you require.
If you would like to discuss how RBS can be of assistance to you or your business please contact the Franchise Team on 0800 092 9117.
Franchise Services
Legal Advisors
Heatons LLP Heatons are a progressive law ﬁ rm with extensive international experience in retail and consumer goods and services. We act for
Pauline Cowie
Franchisors with signiﬁ cant international franchise portfolios handling launches in new jurisdictions, appointment of joint venture
t: 0161 835 8010
partners and master franchisees, advising on trade mark protection and licensing, drafting and advising on distribution, manufacture
e: pauline.cowie@heatons.co.uk and supply of products and advising on enforcement of franchise rights. Franchising clients liken the sheer quality on oﬀ er at the ﬁ rm
w: www.heatons.co.uk
to that of major City ﬁ rms who appreciate the advice of the knowledgeable and responsive team.
Pauline Cowie who leads the team is a member of the Legal Committee of the British Franchise Association. For further information
contact Pauline Cowie on +44 (0)161 835 8034 or e mail pauline.cowie@heatons.co.uk.
Leathes Prior Leathes Prior is a leading commercial law ﬁ rm with a nationally acknowledged expertise in franchising and intellectual property
Jonathan Chadd
law.
t: 01603 610911
e: jchadd@leathesprior.co.uk
The franchise team provide a full range of services for franchisors, from brand protection to drafting franchise agreements, together
www.leathesprior.co.uk
Locations covered: UK
with advice on property, corporate and international issues and dispute resolution. We are a full service practice oﬀ ering franchisors
guidance in all areas of law including employment, data protection and commercial property.
For some years now, the legal directories have rated Leathes Prior as a leading ﬁ rm and Jonathan Chadd, head of the franchise
department and Mike Barlow have been acknowledged as leaders in this ﬁ eld by law directory Legal 500.
Mundays Mundays is a leading regional law ﬁ rm based in Surrey, with an excellent reputation in franchise law and practice.
Nicola Broadhurst
t: 01932 590 582 We are able to use the strength of our experienced franchise team, working closely with other professionals including accountants,
e: nicola.broadhurst@mundays.co.uk
insurance brokers and banks, to oﬀ er a complete service for anyone involved or seeking to become involved in the franchise industry.
www.mundays.co.uk
Locations covered: UK
Owen White Owen White Solicitors is a leading franchise specialist in the UK with over 30 years experience of providing legal advice to
Jane Masih, Andrew Hayward or
franchisors and franchisees.
Russell Ford
t: 01753 876 800
The team is headed by Jane Masih, working with her partners Andrew Hayward and Russell Ford, acting primarily for franchisors.
e: jane.masih@owenwhite.com
e: andrew.hayward@owenwhite.com
Jane and Andrew advise on the establishment of franchises, drafting franchise agreements and assisting franchisors in the formula-
e: russell.ford@owenwhite.com
tion, development and protection of their concept, branding and the franchise network. Russell Ford specialises in franchise dispute
www.owenwhite.com
resolution and has extensive experience of obtaining injunctions and defending misrepresentation claims and franchisee group
Locations covered: UK actions. We can advise on franchise and master license agreements, legal consideration on structure and organisation, protection of
franchise identity, UK and EU competition law and relevant exemptions, international opportunities for exploitation of the franchise
concept, premises, franchise disputes and franchisee associations.
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