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    Brand Protection In Franchising – Ignore At Your Peril

    21st June 2016 by

    By David Schollenberger, Partner and Head of IT/IP Healys solicitors

    Starting and operating a franchise network without adequate brand protection is like unprotected sex.  Well maybe not quite as enjoyable- but it is reckless and involves taking risks that could be avoidable and could prove catastrophic to the franchisor’s business. Continue reading →

    21st June 2016 0 Comments Firm news, Franchising insights

    Hotel Franchising In The UK

    21st June 2016 by

    By David Schollenberger, Partner, Head of Gaming, Hotels and Leisure, Healys LLP

    Many international  hotel management and franchising companies and well as franchisees and investors have focused their attention, development efforts and investments in Asia and the US over the past several years. The UK and Europe have seen  less focus and expansion in the UK. This may be currently changing with prevailing market conditions.

    According to a recent article in the Economist, last year saw hotel occupancy rates reach their highest in a decade in the UK. A building boom in hotels is underway to try to keep up with demand but there is still no sign of over capacity. Continue reading →

    21st June 2016 0 Comments Firm news, Franchising insights

    Will 3% Ruin The Property Market?

    21st April 2016 by

    If you were unaware, the Government imposed Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) changes on anyone buying a second home.  As of 1st April 2016, the SDLT rate on purchasing/investing in a second property has increased. For example, before 1st April 2016, if you were investing in a property with the value of over £250,001 you would have to pay an SDLT rate of 5%, after the 1st April 2016 the rate rises to 8%.  To put this in perspective, the average house price in Brighton is £352,037, you would pay £17,851.85 before the 1st April 2016.  Continue reading →

    21st April 2016 0 Comments Conveyancing blog posts, Insights