The annual Hardwicke Franchising Conference will take place on Tuesday 29 October 2019 chaired by David Lewis QC. The Hardwicke Franchise Team will be looking in detail at franchise agreements, identifying potential pitfalls and proposing new ways of avoiding problems.
The conference is now at full capacity. If you would like to be included on our reserve list, then please contact: events@gatehouselaw.co.uk.
Programme
12:30 Lunch and registration
13:30 Opening address by David Lewis QC
13:40 Discussion of proposed new wording for the grant of a franchise by Laurence Page and Martyn Griffiths
14:10 Discussion of unusual franchise contractual terms
14:40 Intellectual property clauses in franchise agreements by Professor Mark Engelman
15:15 Coffee break
16:00 The Judicial Perspective by Kelyn Bacon QC, Brick Court Chambers
16:30 Coffee break
16:45 Termination clauses by Brie Stevens-Hoare QC and Sri Carmichael
17:30 Drinks and canapés