Kate Williams

I primarily assist clients in protecting and exploiting their brands both in domestic and international markets through third party relationships such as franchising, licensing, manufacturing and distribution.
 
I also have experience in providing clients with advice on advertising and consumer laws and regulations, including in respect of promotional activity and engaging influencers.

I work with a variety of different clients from large global corporations to start-ups in a wide range of sectors including fashion and retail, food and beverage and education. I spent just under a year on secondment with a global coffee chain and this experience gave me a unique insight into how businesses manage their franchise relationships, both commercially and legally.

I’m proud that our team is consistently ranked among the top tier for commercial contracts, franchising, and licensing by Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, and Who’s Who Legal. I’m also personally recognised as a ‘Leading Associate' for franchising in The Legal 500.