People: Franchising

Nicola Broadhurst - Partner

Practice Area: Commercial
Nicola specialises in franchising, advising both franchisors and franchisees on all aspects of franchising from inception through to establishment of a franchise business. She is the designated representative of the firm's affiliate membership of the British Franchise Association she also regularly advises on UK and EU competition law issues. Nicola is a member of the BFA Legal Committee.

Tel: 01932 590582
Fax: 01932 590220
E-mail: nicola.broadhurst@mundays.co.uk

Education
University of Essex
College of Law

Professional Associations
The Law Society
British Franchise Association's Legal Committee
Member of the BFA Legal Committee

Present Activities
Regularly writes for several specialist franchise journals.

Robert Harris – Partner

Practice Area: Commercial Property
Robert deals with all aspects connected with commercial property including licensed premises, pharmacies and other businesses and franchises.

Tel: 01932 590540
Fax: 01932 590220
E-mail: robert.harris@mundays.co.uk

Professional Associations
The Law Society

Present Activities
Governor of Hoe Bridge School, Woking

James O'Flinn - Partner

Practice Area: Dispute Resolution
James specialises in handling commercial disputes including matters involving Intellectual Property, IT, franchising and  defamation.  James has a postgraduate diploma in commercial intellectual property.

A keen sportsman, he has a particular interest in all sports law related affairs, including contract disputes and sponsorship. James also has a postgraduate diploma in sports law from Kings College University, London.

Tel: 01932 590500
Fax: 01932 590220
E-mail: james.oflinn@mundays.co.uk

Education
Nottingham Trent University
Kings College University, London
College of Law, Guildford
Middlesex University

Professional Associations
The British Association for Sport and Law
Associate Member of The Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys
The Law Society

Present Activities
James has written for a number of publications on a wide range of aspects of commercial disputes.
James represents the firm at football and cricket and maintains an active interest in many other sports.

Catherine Russell

Practice Area: Corporate
Catherine advises on general corporate work, including acquisitions and disposals and shareholder arrangements.

Tel: 01932 590580
Fax: 01932 590220
Email: catherine.russell@mundays.co.uk

Education
Southampton Solent University
College of Law, Guildford

Professional Associations
The Law Society