Partner
"Knowledgeable, professional and responsive"
Ed qualified as a Solicitor in October 2006 and joined Birketts in May 2016. He is a Partner in our Corporate and Commercial Services Team and is Head of Franchising.
Ed deals with a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, mainly acting for SMEs. He advises on all manner of corporate transactions, leading teams advising on acquisitions and disposals, acting for buyers and sellers.
Ed also focuses on business expansion and has particular expertise in franchising; advising franchisors and franchisees on all the legal aspects associated with franchising. Ed holds Qualified Franchise Professional (QFP) status with the British Franchise Association (bfa).
Ed is based in our Norwich office.
Outside of work, Ed is a Canadian-qualified ski instructor and race coach, and is currently learning to kite-surf. He also enjoys golf, tennis, hockey, sailing, fieldsports and cooking.
Ed is recommended by Legal 500 [UK 2020]. The previous edition notes that "knowledgeable, professional and responsive" Legal Director and Head of Franchising Ed Savory is recommended for the strength of his "strategic deal management, negotiation skills".
Ed is ranked by Chambers [UK 2020].
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