In this blog, our franchising specialist Roz Goldstein looks at some of the most common “escape routes” used by franchisees to avoid their obligations under franchise agreements. By being aware of these, a franchisor can ensure they put the right protections in place from the start of the relationship and avoid messy break-ups later. Document […]
In this blog, our franchising specialist Roz Goldstein considers some techniques franchisors can use to guard against franchisees avoiding their obligations under franchise agreements on termination, and that any exit is on terms which works for the franchisor. By employing some of these “quick wins”, franchisors can avoid messy franchisee exits. A negotiated exit may […]
One of British franchising’s foremost legal practices has been acquired by new model legal platform, nexa law for an undisclosed sum. Set up in 2006, Goldstein Legal is a widely respected commercial and specialist legal practice with a strong brand presence in the UK franchise sector. Founder Roz Goldstein and her colleagues Catrina Newman, Alette […]
Goldstein Legal have noticed an increase in clients contacting us to ask whether electronic signatures are sufficient to execute franchise agreements, especially during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. In this blog we will explain the options available to franchisors at this time. The general rule under contract law is that there is no prescribed method to […]
During the festive period, Goldstein Legal will be closed from 12.45pm on Thursday 24th December and will reopen at 9.00am on Monday 4th January. If you need urgent assistance during this time, please contact us at info@goldsteinlegal.co.uk and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Alternatively, please email the relevant member of our team directly if […]
The UK Government have announced the existing Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will be extended until the end of March 2021. The new Job Support Scheme declared in recent months appears to have been withdrawn for now, and the bonus scheme that was to commence on 1st November 2020 has also been postponed. In this […]
While Covid continues to subside, employers have a heightened responsibility for the health and safety of all employees, particularly as businesses return to the workplace. To the best of their ability, employers are required to maintain a Covid free environment and ban symptomatic employees from returning to their place of work. In this blog, Goldstein […]
Roz Goldstein has been assisting the bfa in delivering a number of webinars covering Covid-19 related content. During her most recent presentation on the 9th of June, Roz explored likely post-pandemic changes to franchise agreements and suggested measures franchisors should consider to continue moving forward at this time. Covid (or the risk of some other […]
As part of their response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Government announced the introduction of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. With a view to answering common questions, Goldstein Legal will provide regular updates through this blog to help clarify the Scheme and its provisions. Readers are advised that the below information is accurate at the […]
As the pandemic continues to subside, focus has now turned to preparing the UK workforce to return to work. In this blog, Goldstein Legal address common questions asked by our clients in order to assist businesses with the transition. Please note, the government guidelines as at 28th May 2020 specify that only those that are […]
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