About Us

Welcome to The Law Office of Franklin C. James QC

Mr. Franklin’s law practice includes the representation of franchisors from across the country and counseling franchisees and small and mid-sized businesses located throughout Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Mr. Franklin has litigated corporate and franchise law matters in the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, and has been involved in numerous arbitrations before the Scottish Arbitration Centre.

Mr. Franklin is a member of The Scottish Solicitors Bar Association (SSBA) and The Edinburgh Bar Association EBA.

Mr. Franklin is a member of the Scottish Solicitors Bar Association's (SSBA) Forum on Franchising and is a Chair Emeritus of the Scottish Franchise and Distribution Law Committee.

Mr. Franklin earned his Juris Doctor in 1998 from The University of Edinburgh Law School in South Bridge, Edinburgh. Mr. Franklin earned his undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Mr. Franklin was born and raised in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, and is a graduate of The Royal Scottish Academy (RSA), located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
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