TLT is notable for its franchising work in the retail and leisure space, housing a team that draws on the firm’s cross-departmental international capabilities to cover the full range of franchising matters for UK and international clients. The structuring, drafting, and advising of agreements, as well as managing franchise networks and international franchising expansion plans, are key elements. The team is headed by ‘one of the most knowledgeable franchise solicitors in the UK’, Pauline Cowie; she is a leader in the franchising space who boasts deep experience in strategic franchising, brand exploitation, and international expansion, with particular expertise in innovative franchise structures and luxury hotel franchise agreements. Perran Jervis is a key port of call for clients in the retail sector, and Miles Trower specialises in the automotive retail sector.
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‘Pauline Cowie is one of the most knowledgeable franchise solicitors in the UK and is always available to help.’
Key clients
- Sandbox VR
- Dignipets Partners Limited
- Kingfisher PLC
- Greene King
- Sainsbury’s Plc
- Punch Retail
- Purepay Retail
- Ripples (Holdings) Limited
- Superdry Plc
- WHSmith Plc
- Patty&Bun
- JKS Restaurant Group
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Pauline Cowie
Other key lawyers
Perran Jervis; Miles Trower