Owen White has been a BFA member since its inception in 1977, building substantial expertise in franchising and related services. The firm and its partners are highly rated in independent legal guides, Chambers and the Legal 500 and its partners have served as BFA legal advisors for many years. The ten strong team are fully focused on franchising and since the merger with IBB Law in January 2023, are able to draw on a wide range of complementary legal services assisting franchisors and franchisees with all of their business needs and requirements. In addition IBB has substantial experience of franchising, particularly in the automotive sector, advising motor manufacturers on their dealer franchise agreements. With Owen White’s huge experience in the sector over 45 years, advising around 100 franchisors in the UK alongside numerous franchisee associations and major franchisee operators, particularly in the food and beverage sector, the firm has gone from strength to strength.

The firm has flexible pricing structures and can offer fixed fee work in many cases and its charges are highly competitive in the sector, providing City-quality service but at lower rates.