Hamilton Pratt acts for franchisors, both large and small. It has a market leading position acting for more than 25 per cent of the bfa's full members. John Pratt heads the team and is acknowledged as a leading expert on UK and international franchising. He is author of Franchising Law and Practice and numerous other publications as well as being the bfa's Legal Adviser, a past President of the UIA Franchise Committee and Past Chair of the IBA International Franchise Committee. Hamilton Pratt's franchise team handles all aspects of franchising from the preparation of the franchise agreement, advice on trademarks to taking premises and resolving disputes.