Franchising Legal Services

Growing your business through franchising is as exciting as it is challenging. As members of the British Franchise Association (BFA) and Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWIF), our hugely experienced solicitors can guide you through the legal jargon and franchising process, and make sure that you have the right tools to succeed.

For franchisees:

There are dozens of things to consider when taking on, expanding or selling a franchise. We can help you understand your role and responsibilities, and advise on:

• franchise agreements, including detailed letters of advice and comprehensive legal briefing notes
• commercial leases and property issues
• buying and selling existing franchises
• franchise disputes

For franchisors:

As a franchisor, you’re responsible for the products and services provided by your franchise network. It’s therefore vital to have the support of an expert legal team. Experienced across the whole spectrum of franchising law, we can make sure that your franchise agreements protect every aspect of your business, including:

• confidentiality and deposit agreements
• franchise and master licence agreements
• franchise development agreements
• software licence agreements
• intellectual property (IP) rights issues
• franchise disputes
• employment and HR advice
• commercial property and leases
• franchise resales

Why Darwin Gray for Franchise Law?

Choosing a law firm is a big decision. You want experts who actually get you and your organisation, respond when you need them, and give you straight answers. That’s us. We’re one of Wales’ leading commercial law firms, and we do things a bit differently.

Wales’ Leading Welsh Language Law Firm

We’re the leading commercial law firm with offices in South and North Wales offering Welsh language legal services at every level, from trainees right through to partners. This isn’t an add-on or a tick-box exercise. It’s part of who we are, and it’s earned us a strong reputation, particularly in employment law. If you need a solicitor who can work fluently in Welsh, you’ll find that expertise right across our team.

Direct Access to the People Doing the Work

You won’t be passed through layers of gatekeepers here. When you call, you’ll speak to the solicitor handling your matter. You’ll have their mobile number, their email, and a genuine working relationship. Our clients tell us this makes all the difference.

A Team That Actually Collaborates

We don’t work in silos. Our team shares knowledge across departments, jumps in on each other’s projects, and stays close to every case. So if your usual contact is unavailable, someone else can step in quickly without missing a beat. Better continuity for you, and faster results all round.

Quick Decisions, Faster Responses

Devolved decision-making and flexible working hours mean we can move at pace. You’ll get faster responses, even outside regular office hours. Need an urgent answer on a Friday evening? We’re set up for exactly that.

Relationships That Go Beyond the File

Getting to know our clients properly matters to us. Face-to-face meetings, regular catch-ups, and yes, the occasional dinner. We bring clients into our offices, get out to visit yours, and put real effort into building lasting partnerships.

Straight-Talking, Commercial Advice

You’ll always get the full picture from us. Clear options, each with its own risk level, so you can make informed decisions. No sugarcoating, no hedging. Just practical, commercial guidance and high-quality legal work at a fair price.

Keeping You in the Loop

Regular, honest communication is something we take seriously. Hot topic updates, client newsletters, regular webinars, and practical advice on the changes that matter to your business. You’ll never be left wondering where things stand.