Mark is internationally recognised as a leader in his
field. He is highly rated by the International Who's Who
of Franchise Lawyers (Law Business Research). Mark lectures
around the world on franchising. He advised the Chinese
government on its new franchise law and acts as an expert to the
United Nations WIPO and WTO on franchising. In this capacity
he has advised the governments of many countries on the legal
aspects of franchising. These countries include India, China,
Singapore, Indonesia, Peru and Venezuela. Mark is Chairman of the
European Franchising Network
(EfN). He has been published extensively in a wide range of
publications and journals, and authored five books on franchising
including Butterworths “Encyclopaedia of Forms and
Precedents”. He is a member of the Editorial Board of US
publication Franchise Law and Business. He is also a member
of the ABA Franchise Forum and IBA Franchising Committee.
“Lauded variously as an “outstanding practitioner
in the field” and “a guru,” Mark Abell works overwhelmingly with
international clients and has earned a highly impressive standing.
A very well-known figure, he is regarded as “hands-on, sharp and
intellectual.”” Chambers UK, 2008
“Team head Mark Abell wins high praise from
clients, with one commenting: ‘I have come to regard Mark as an
adviser and consultant to the business, rather than our lawyer’.”
The Legal 500, 2007