Disputes & Litigation for Franchisees

Franchise Litigation and the settling of franchise disputes can be complex, requiring specific litigation experience and expertise. We are a leading firm in handling franchise agreement disputes and have an impressive track record in both prosecuting and defending franchising claims. Cubism Law is also an active member of the British Franchise Association (BFA).

Our dedicated franchising team is led by Andrew Pena ( former Partner and Head of the Franchise Dispute Practice at Field Fisher Waterhouse) who has successfully handled over 1,000 franchising cases over the last 10 years. In all this time, Andrew and our Franchise Solicitors have:

Never lost at trial and have been successful in around 90% of the court applications made.
Have over 20 reported cases where Judgments have been made in favour of our clients.

Our areas of franchising expertise include:

Prosecuting Misrepresentation Claims
Defending claims for breaches of (a) Franchise Agreements, (b) Developer Agreements, (c) Master Franchise Agreements and (d) Deposit Agreements
Advising on Termination of Franchise Agreements.
Defending claims for damages arising out of termination of Franchise Agreements.
National and International Arbitrations based on Franchise Agreements.
Bringing Franchisee Group claims and representative actions.

Some recent examples of our work for franchisees include:

Obtaining settlement payment of £175,000 for franchisee (and waiver of £100,000 of unpaid franchise fees) being repayment of Initial Fees and damages.
Obtaining strike out of post termination restrictive covenants on the basis they were unreasonably wide and unenforceable.
Obtaining Judgment for £55,000 against Franchisor by way of compensation in respect of Initial fees paid.
Obtaining costs orders in excess of £55,000 against Franchisor in respect of various successful Court applications made by the Cubism Law on behalf of two ex franchisees.

Our track record in franchise litigation and dispute resolution speaks for itself - call us now and find out how we can help you ! Call 0207 831 0101 and ask to speak to the franchise department or use the get in touch form on this page to contact us.

Judged to be 'UK Franchise Firm of the Year 2011'.

Cubism Law is proud to be a BFA Affiliate Member