Simons Muirhead Burton is highly experienced in assisting clients with developing domestic and international franchise networks. This offering includes advice from the beginning of a company’s inception through to more established operations. The group is especially active in the luxury retailers, publishers, not-for-profit, and education sectors. Praised as ‘one of the leading experts on franchising in the country’, Maninder Gill leads the practice with expertise in both contentious and non-contentious mandates.
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‘We have been working with Maninder Gill and his team for quite a while. Their flexibility and attention to client needs is unparalleled! Rather than up-selling any 'boxed solutions', they go out of their way to understand our specific requirements and develop a bespoke approach to each situation.'
‘Maninder Gill is one of the leading experts on franchising in the country. As a client, we have had diverse legal challenges in the international markets ranging from UAE to Korea and the USA, and Maninder has always been able to offer a solution.'
'Maninder Gill is highly reliable and truly relationship driven.'
‘Maninder Gill is excellent with customer support. He is friendly, responsive, and a true class act.'
Key clients
- Riverford Organic Foods
- North London Collegiate School
- Harvey Nichols
Work highlights
Advised Riverford on the purchase of franchises from franchisees, the renewal of franchises and release agreements on termination of franchises, the compliance with data protection legislation, and compliance with the British Franchising Institute’s code of conduct.
Acting as trusted legal advisors to an international school network with campuses in London, Dubai, Korea, Vietnam, and Singapore.
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Maninder Gill