Damian Humphrey > Ashtons Legal > Norwich, England > Lawyer Profile

The corporate and commercial group at Ashtons Legal is led from Ipswich by Geoff Hazlewood but its Norwich office is home to an experienced group of partners whose work spans key sectors regionally and nationally. Franchising specialists Damian Humphrey and John Chambers, who increasingly work for franchisees as well as franchisors, have a nationally recognised practice. CEO James Tarling helped establish the firm’s presence in the technology sector, and corporate transaction specialist Richard Bailey is a key adviser to national and international trade organisations and associations. Senior associates Mark Watson and the ‘friendly and diligent‘ David Sloman also play key roles in the practice.

Ashtons Legal‘s Norwich-based franchising department supports both domestic and international clients, of which its portfolio predominantly consists of franchisors, master licences, and franchise developers. A particular strength of the group is assisting clients with expansion overseas, in addition to bringing overseas brands into the UK and developing franchise models. Damian Humphrey sits at the helm of the practice with significant expertise in franchise expansion. Other key members of the team include specialist franchising litigator Tom Bailey, who is skilled in breaches of franchise agreements, and Tracy Williamson, who acts for start-ups and established franchisors.