Kate Williams | Fieldfisher
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I primarily assist clients in protecting and exploiting their brands both in domestic and international markets through third party relationships such as franchising, licensing, manufacturing and distribution.
 
I also have experience in providing clients with advice on advertising and consumer laws and regulations, including in respect of promotional activity and engaging influencers.
 
I work with a variety of different clients from large global corporations to start-ups in a wide range of sectors including fashion and retail, food and beverage and healthcare.

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Franchising & Licensing
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Good Faith, Bad Franchisor: case law update

29.08.2025
In a significant decision for the franchising sector in the UK, the High Court has ruled that franchise agreements between John Benson Ltd (JBL), a driving school franchisor, and twenty former franchisees contained implied terms of good faith and fair dealing. The judgment, handed down by Freedman J in Ellis v John Benson Ltd [2025] EWHC 2096 (KB), confirms that the franchisor’s breaches of these terms were repudiatory, entitling the claimants to lawfully terminate their agreements.
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Retail & Consumer
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Retail horizon scanning: prepare for UK and EU legislative changes across technology, safety and accessibility

18.07.2025
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Franchising & Licensing
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Franchise case law update: A warning for those wearing two hats

25.03.2025
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International franchising: key legal issues

25.10.2023
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International franchising : key structures for expansion

19.09.2023
Introduction Franchising can be a powerful tool for businesses looking to expand internationally. As an alternative to expanding corporately, it allows a brand to reach more markets quicker, and leverages off the capital investment, and local expertise and infrastructure of the franchisee.
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