Hamilton Pratt
The firm was established in 2004 by John Pratt who had been managing partner of Pinsent Masons, a top 15 UK law firm, but who believed that a more focused and cost effective approach to advising those involved in franchising was required than could be offered by a law firm that did not specialise in this area.
Although the majority of the firm’s work is advising franchisors, the firm also provides advice to prospective franchisees and franchisees who have encountered difficulties with their franchise. Hamilton Pratt represents franchisees where difficult questions of law arise or where there has been “bad behaviour” from their franchisor.
Sophie Peasley
Sophie Peasley is an associate at the firm and has been with Hamilton Pratt since 2020. She specialises in all aspects of commercial law, with a particular focus on the preparation of franchise agreements and associated documentation. Sophie’s notable achievements include facilitating the signing of a 60-unit UK deal by an international franchisor and acting for a large UK franchisor on the conversion of eleven of its corporate stores into franchised outlets.
Sergia Hadjitofi
Experienced in aspects of corporate law, Sergia Hadjitofi is well-versed in franchise resales, company acquisitions, and disposals, particularly in domiciliary care and estate agency businesses.
Georgia Giddings
Georgia Giddings is a member of the dispute resolution team with experience in franchise agreement disputes, misrepresentation claims, trademark matters and insolvency cases.