About Us

Sherrards are a full-service law firm with offices in St. Albans and London. We provide a wide range of legal services to help businesses and private clients throughout the UK and abroad. Many of our solicitors are leaders in their fields, and our highly regarded practice areas allow us to compete with bigger firms while still giving clients a personalised level of service.

We are aware that in addition to excellent legal counsel, our clients also seek a trusted advisor who is savvy in business matters and can address and resolve their legal problems.

The franchise practice at Sherrards includes seasoned attorneys who are accustomed to collaborating with well-known figures in the UK and global franchising industries as well as new and potential franchisors.

Our clients work in a variety of industries, including those related to food and drink, fitness and health, retail, entertainment, and real estate, to name a few. We represent numerous brands, including Chips Away, Headmasters Hair, Winkworth, and Muffin Break Coffee.

Corporate Partners Kiall Bagnell and Leigh Head, who are renowned for their expertise in franchising, are the team’s leaders. Barney Laurence, a key member of our dispute resolution team, also plays a significant role.

Our services include commercial property, litigation, and dispute resolution in addition to stand-alone franchise agreements, master franchise agreements, pilot schemes, development, area development, intellectual property, and brand protection.

Recent court cases involving major franchisors and multi-unit franchisees resulted in significant judgements in the world of franchising