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European law firm Field Fisher Waterhouse announces today the appointment of partner Franck Veisse who joins the firm’s Paris office. His appointment boosts the firm’s IP capability in Paris and expands its market leading European franchising practice. Franck, who was admitted to the Paris Bar in 1993, joins Field Fisher Waterhouse from Paris firm Grand Auzas & Associés. He specialises in franchising, distribution and commercial contracts including the exploitation of trade marks, technical know-how, designs and other IP rights. He also advises on related competition law issues such as exclusivity deals, price fixing, distribution networks and unfair competition. He advises a range of clients, including a number of big name French and international retail brands, on both contentious and non-contentious matters. Franck will be a significant addition to Field Fisher Waterhouse’s market leading franchise practice, led by UK partners Mark Abell and Chris Wormald. The six partner team has a large number of big name international clients in the retail, hotel, leisure and services sectors. They advise on big ticket deals for clients in India, Russia, the Middle East, Japan and China, as well as across Europe. Bruno Paccioni, managing partner of the Paris office, said: “We are pleased to welcome Franck to the firm. His appointment will further strengthen our IP team and complement the practice of Bruno Ducoulombier. IP is a key area of growth for us and Franck’s franchising expertise is an excellent strategic fit with the firm’s leading UK-based franchising practice.” Mark Abell, Joint Head of Franchising at Field Fisher Waterhouse said: “Field Fisher Waterhouse undertakes the majority of the highest level franchising work in the UK and a significant share of international franchising work into and out of Europe, acting for a host of major domestic and international brands. Franck’s appointment will add significantly to our practice.”
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