Pistachios in the Park – Reminders about Deceit and Misrepresentation

Posted by Craig Kelly on Jan 06, 2025 in Uncategorised | 0 comments

Franchise disputes are a common but challenging aspect of the franchising industry, especially when allegations of misrepresentation and deceit arise. The case of Pistachios in the Park Ltd v. Sharn Panesar Ltd [2022] EWHC 2088 (QB) highlights the legal intricacies involved in such disputes and offers valuable lessons for both franchisors and franchisees. The Case… Read More &raquo

Dwyer (UK Franchising) Limited -and- (1) Fredbar Limited (2) Mr Shaun Rowland [2021] EWHC 1218 (Ch) and Force Majeure Clauses

Posted by Craig Kelly on Dec 01, 2021 in Franchising | 0 comments

Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, force majeure is a contractual term currently experiencing fifteen minutes of fame.  It is now something franchisees tend to consider far more when becoming engaged in franchise disputes.  The expression literally means “an act of god”; in legal contractual terms it “means unforeseeable circumstance(s) that prevent someone from fulfilling a… Read More &raquo