Franchising Solicitors
The Ashtons franchise team has over 20 years’ experience assisting franchise networks both within the UK and internationally and maintains its strong reputation for high-end, quality work coupled with a practical ‘can do’ approach.
Our clients value our ability to deliver City-level advice at regional rates. This makes us ideally suited to working with organisations looking to establish franchise networks.
Our dedicated franchise team is made up of specialists within their fields who understand the often unique needs of franchisors and is supported by our wider commercial services team, enabling us to provide our franchise clients with a holistic approach to all their legal needs.
The firm acquired one of the UK’s leading franchise consultancies, which now operates as Ashtons Franchise Consulting.
We can help you:
- establish and expand your franchise network (both nationally and internationally)
- manage the franchise re-sale process (on behalf of either a franchisor or an incoming/outgoing franchisee)
- resolve franchise disputes
- with the acquisition and sale of your franchise network
- manage your property portfolio
- with your employment and human resources needs.
Our team are personable, approachable, knowledgeable and above all, entirely practical. We approach your needs from a business perspective.
Ashtons’ Damian Humphrey and John Chambers have been recognised as UK franchise law experts by contributing to the international ‘Getting The Deal Through: Franchise 2022’ publication.
Ashtons Legal Franchise lawyers Damian Humphrey and Tracy Williamson are BFA Qualified Franchise Professionals.
Contact our Franchising lawyers in East Anglia
For practical advice on Franchising matters, get in touch with your local Ashtons Legal team in Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Norwich and Leeds. Our team work with clients nationally and internationally.
To set up an initial consultation:
- Give us a call on 0330 404 0767; or
- Fill in our simple online enquiry form and we will be in touch shortly.
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Reviews
I have been using Ashtons Legal or solicitors that are now partners/consultants within the company for over 35 years, on both a personal and business basis. Whilst I would have no hesitation to recommend the company for either personal or business matters, I regard their Franchise Department as being second to none within the UK. I have been involved in the franchising industry since 1979 and have always used the solicitors now forming the Franchise Department of Ashtons Legal for all legal franchising advice. They have always understood, not only the legal needs of my company but have the knowledge and experience to also look at the commercial aspect of any advice provided. It can only be a testament to the quality of their legal agreements, that despite being one of the largest and most established franchise companies in the UK, we rarely have a need to use their services, other than to revise our current agreements! – Stephen Watson, Managing Director, Agency Express Limited
Having a knowledgeable company like Ashtons on board made all the difference – they not only helped us understand the process but also made sure our business was in the right shape to franchise successfully. We now have four franchisees up and running and more on the horizon. The whole team at Ashtons has been brilliant, the legal department – Tracy and Damian are fantastic to work with, with a wealth of experience and practical advice that’s been invaluable to us. Highly recommend Ashtons to anyone considering franchising – they’re genuine experts who make the journey a lot smoother. – Ashtons Legal client
Ashtons Legal has a highly skilled and experienced franchise team. It provides exceptional service with an unwavering commitment to its clients. – Legal 500
Damian Humphrey and his team provide excellent pragmatic advice founded upon a real sense of commercial awareness, rather than confining themselves to strict legal parameters. In addition, I am always impressed by how accessible they are and always take reassurance from knowing that they are only a call away. – Legal 500
Ashtons has a wealth of expertise in many areas. In making two sizable franchise acquisitions, they made this expertise available in every area needed. Their collaboration internally was excellent and the availability of solicitors was needed and readily accessible. They were able to complete in a timely fashion and provided good advice along the way. – Legal 500
Damian Humphrey has been exceptional to work with. He has been very attentive and knowledgeable, and I have appreciated his advice. He communicated very well when he was going to be unavailable and made sure someone within the practice would be there to move things along in his absence. – Legal 500
Ashtons Franchise Consulting
The Ashtons Franchise Consulting (AFC) team is a highly experienced group of franchise consultants. Over the years, they have helped hundreds of franchisor businesses (of all sizes and budgets) in a variety of different sectors to grow into successful networks. Find out more here.
Contact our Franchising lawyers in East Anglia
For practical advice on Franchising matters, get in touch with your local Ashtons Legal team in Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Norwich and Leeds. Our team work with clients nationally and internationally.
To set up an initial consultation:
- Give us a call on 0330 404 0767; or
- Fill in our simple online enquiry form and we will be in touch shortly.