About Us

JMW is a full-service law firm providing legal services and advice for both businesses and individuals. For more than 40 years, we have been fighting to achieve a positive outcome for our clients to get them the results they deserve.

With three offices in the UK, our head office in Manchester, a full-service office in London and one of our specialist family law teams in Liverpool, we can help clients throughout the UK and internationally.

We build close working relationships with our clients and in your time of need we are the legal experts to have in your corner.

JMW has a dedicated franchise team that is well placed to assist both franchisors and franchisees in considering the suitability of a franchise model and protecting their investment. We work closely with our clients to understand their business needs and objectives.

Our specialist lawyers have extensive experience and expertise in franchising. We advise both franchisors and franchisees in relation to their proposed arrangements and offer a wide range of services which include:

• Reviewing and drafting franchise agreements
• Funding of franchise acquisitions
• Preparing deposit agreements, lease and sub-lease agreements
• Assisting with the purchase or sale of franchise business and/or franchise property
• Structuring and ongoing advice to franchisors and franchisees
• Assisting clients in developing international franchise networks
• Dealing with disputes between franchisor and franchisee
• International and Master Franchising