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Post your question to our franchise expert Mark Abell - Field Fisher WaterHouse

Mark is a partner in the London office of the European law firm, Field Fisher Waterhouse. He specialises in advising upon Franchising and Licensing. He has 28 years experience of advising on all aspects of international and domestic franchising. He is rated by the “Who’s Who of Franchising Lawyers” as one of the World’s top 5 experts. He acts for a wide range of both large multi-nationals and small start up franchises. He is the author of seven books on franchising. His Doctorate is in the Regulation of Franchising in the EU. Field Fisher Waterhouse’s franchising team comprises 22 qualified lawyers. Field Fisher Waterhouse has offices in London, Manchester, Brussels, Paris, Hamburg, Munich and Dusseldorf.


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