Restrictions which seek to regulate a party’s conduct after a contractual agreement comes to an end are often a feature of franchise agreements. They are also commonplace in a wide spectrum of commercial contracts, including…
The role of legal expertise in mergers and acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) can be complex transactions that involve a wide range of legal and financial considerations. As a result, businesses that are considering pursuing a merger and acquisition deal would be well advised…
Restrictive covenants ruling: what does it mean for franchise agreements?
Restrictions which seek to regulate a party’s conduct after a contractual agreement comes to an end are often a feature of franchise agreements. They are also commonplace in a wide spectrum of commercial contracts, including…
The differences between copyright, patent and trademark
Copyright, patent and trademark are all different types of intellectual property (IP). The three types of IP are very different, but people often confuse them. A brief description of copyright, patents and trademarks, including a…
Hutchinson Thomas franchise law team joins the Quality Franchise Association
Here at Hutchinson Thomas, our specialist franchise law team can assist with all aspects of taking a business to franchise, as well as helping individuals achieve their aims of becoming a franchisee and building up…
Head of Franchise Law, Darren Davies, obtains Qualified Franchise Professional (QFP) status
Here at Hutchinson Thomas, we make a point of supporting our staff to undergo ongoing professional development, encouraging them to increase their skill set and broaden their field of expertise, in order to better represent…
Mid pandemic – post Brexit – is it time to review your contracts?
Most businesses take time to put business, supplier and employment law contracts in place, but never review them regularly. The problem is that UK law is not static and over time, business needs and priorities…
New year, new business: Six of the best reasons to become a franchisee
If you are considering taking on a new business venture, becoming a franchisee could be your best option. In this article, Darren Davies, partner at Hutchinson Thomas, explains six of the best things about becoming…
Thinking of becoming a franchisee? Read this first.
Becoming a franchisee can be hugely lucrative, but to make it work, certain key issues need to be considered, writes Darren Davies, a partner at Hutchinson Thomas. If you dream of owning your own business,…
How franchisors can plot a course through the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 may well be a human crisis but it is also very much a business crisis, as the hard-hit economy teeters on the brink of recession. For franchisors, the best advice from our franchise law…