Owen White is one of the leading franchise specialists in the UK with over 30 years’ experience of providing legal advice to both franchisors and franchisees. 

The team was established by Anton Bates, who, as the first legal adviser to the British Franchise Association in 1977, advised the founder members and drafted the Association’s constitution.  Currently led by Jane Masih, the Franchise Team includes Russell Ford and Andrew Hayward.  The combined experience of three partners enables us to provide a complete franchise service with expertise in all aspects of franchising including:

• Drafting Franchise and Master Licence agreements
• Brand protection
• UK and EU competition law and relevant exemptions
• International opportunities for exploitation of the franchise concept
• Acquisition of premises
• Franchise disputes and litigation
• Franchisee Associations

Franchisor Enquiries

If you are a prospective franchisor and would like to arrange a free, no obligation consultation at our office or to make a specific enquiry, please click here.

Franchise Agreement Review Service

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Franchise Newsroom

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Contact

For further information or to discuss your particular requirements, please contact Jane Masih, Russell Ford or Andrew Hayward on 01753 876800 or by e-mail.