Part 36 offers are a useful tactical step a party can take in legal proceedings to attempt to focus the other side on settling proceedings. It can put pressure on an opponent to come to the table and settle a case whilst importantly protecting the offeror’s position on costs.

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Over the years, franchising has gained a, somewhat unfair, reputation for disputes and litigation between franchisors and franchisees.

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There has been much debate amongst lawyers in the last couple of years about whether the Courts are becoming more ‘franchisee-friendly’.

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The recent High Court decision in MGB Printing & Design Limited v Kall Kwik UK Limited has once again emphasised the fact that if franchisors make rash promises which they cannot fulfil they will be held to account.

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