About Us

Gateley Legal was established in Birmingham in 1808, and for the past 200 years, we have offered both individuals and corporations commercial legal services. Our commitment to being forward-thinking and straightforward is fundamental to how we serve individuals and businesses in the UK. We have a substantial and devoted customer base (98% of customers recommend us).

We have over 1,000 employees now working in ten offices, up from 385 when we went public in 2015. Turnover increased from £53.8 million in 2014 to £103.5 million in 2019. We support more than 5,700 clients in the UK and abroad, ranging from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals. We offer appealing employment opportunities based on stock ownership

As the first law firm to list on the London Stock Exchange’s growth market, AIM, our strategy is to differentiate, diversify and incentivise to achieve growth. As a result, we have expanded our business services and increased profit delivery year over year.

The handling of contentious and non-contentious franchising issues is a speciality of our team. We provide advice to both franchisors and franchisees on all facets of their businesses, making sure that they receive the best counsel possible to meet their business goals. We offer strategic and detailed guidance on the franchising process, from the initial research stage to international expansion.

We specifically assist our clients who are franchising with:

• Franchise agreements (including international master licences) and other commercial contracts,
• Protecting intellectual property rights
• Leases and lease agreements for real estate
• Agreements regarding employment law and personnel issues
• Resolving disputes if franchising relationships break down