There is a lot involved in setting up, expanding or changing a franchise formula. Whether you want to launch a new formula via franchise, adjust or expand your existing franchise, or optimize your distribution network, you will have to deal with many legal issues. We offer support in all aspects of franchise and distribution, from setting up new formulas and drawing up franchise and distribution agreements, to managing relationships and resolving conflicts with franchisees or distribution partners.

We have extensive experience in:

• Drawing up, advising on and changing franchise and distribution agreements;
• Supervising the set-up of a franchise formula;
• Advising on expanding the formula with derivative formulas or to other countries;
• Advising on changes to the franchise formula;
• Drawing up franchise contracts, confidentiality agreements and formula manuals;
• Support in consultation with the franchise council or association of franchisees;
• Litigation in conflicts with franchisees;
• Terminating a franchise agreement or concluding a formula;
• Advising on goodwill when taking over a franchise establishment.

We have already advised formulas in sectors such as fashion, beauty, design, manufacturing, hospitality, education and business services. As a result, we are familiar with the concepts and customs within those sectors.