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Our advisers act on domestic and international matters of all shapes and sizes, working with many of the leading names in the market. Browse our experience below, or use the filters to look-up recent work in particular geographies and industry sectors.
Advised J D Wetherspoon PLC on a major franchising deal with the Papas Group, supporting the launch of up to 15 new franchised JDW sites across the UK.
Advised J D Wetherspoon PLC on its first mainland European franchised outlet, involving the grant of rights for a new location at Alicante Airport, Spain - marking JDW’s entry into the continental European market.
Arbitrator in a Tokyo-seated commercial arbitration governed by the ICC 2021 Arbitration Rules, involving Japanese parties concerning the delayed completion of a photovoltaic power plant situated in Japan.
Advising KINGSTONE Real Estate on behalf of a healthcare real estate special AIF fund on the acquisition of a mixed-use commercial property in Mölln, Schleswig-Holstein.
Acting for a global pharmaceutical company in relation to infringement and invalidity proceedings before the Commercial Court.
Advised Team WIT on a major multi-year collaboration deal with Icelandic CrossFit Athlete, Sara Ragnheiður Sigmundsdóttir. Through this deal we were able to understand the history and future aims of the brand, the sport itself and the motivations of the athlete, ensuring the successful creation of the ambassador/endorsement agreement.
Advised a French pharmaceutical group in the course of the establishing of a selective distribution scheme in Germany.
Advised Liverpool City Council on the negotiation of a franchise agreement with Accor and a management agreement with Legacy Hotels for the development and operation of a 221 bedroom Novotel branded hotel which is under development as part of the Paddington Village development in Liverpool City Centre.
Advised a UK company in respect of the potential franchising of its funeral – pre-need and at-need – business in order to enhance service and expansion opportunities.
Advised a company engaged in the development and marketing of enterprise content management software on day to day legal matters in respect of procurement and distribution.
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EmailClare leads the Commercial Team at Pinsent Masons. She helps clients achieve commercial outcomes advising on business critical projects like contractual joint ventures and outsourcings. Clare also leads our Innovation and Generative AI Teams - bringing fresh and creative thinking.
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EmailScott specialises in franchising, brand licensing and strategic partnerships across retail, sport and hospitality. An accredited Qualified Franchise Professional with extensive UK and international experience advising on franchise expansion, asset commercialisation, sponsorship, media rights, licensing and other commercial contracts.
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Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised Penta Real Estate on its investment into a landmark £230 million-plus joint venture with Staycity Group and advised the joint venture on the financing arrangements for the development, which will deliver a 350-room Wilde aparthotel in the heart of London's Farringdon district.
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised manufacturing companies PROXMUS and Promus on the sale of their businesses to CGH Innovation, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of steel tanks and a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, a global private equity firm headquartered in Miami.
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