In legal terms, franchising means a legal arrangement whereby one party grants a licence to another for the purpose of retailing its goods or services, often in a specified area or territory.

Healy O’Connor Solicitors LLP provides advice and assistance in relation to franchising matters to both, franchisors and franchisees on the following issues, and, across a wide range of industry sectors:

• Preparation/Drafting of franchise agreements
• Advice on the advantages and disadvantages of Franchising
• Advice on the rights and obligations of the franchisor and the franchisee
• Enforcement of terms of franchise agreements
• Advice on the suitability of franchising as a tool in expanding your business
• Competition law aspects of franchising such as vertical arrangements
• Intellectual property aspects such as Trade marks, Patents and Copyright
• Termination of franchise agreements/Renewal Options

For more information, please contact info@hoc.ie or freephone 1800 54 54 54.