Lawyerlink UK Client case study Your Man With A Van-2

CASE STUDY: Your Man With A Van

Franchising with the right legal support

As Your Man With A Van grew into a national franchise, new legal questions arose. They needed support to protect their brand, create consistent franchise agreements, and manage the realities of a growing team. 


About
Your Man With A Van

Your Man With A Van began in 2017 with a simple proposition: move people and businesses with care, reliability and clear communication. From light removals to specialist items and international relocations, the company built trust the old-fashioned way: show up on time, handle things properly, fix problems fast.

Growth brought new decisions. Could a franchise model protect quality at scale? What’s the right employment posture as teams expand across regions? How do you protect a brand while managing day-to-day operational risk? The leadership wanted structure without bureaucracy, legal foundations that kept the focus on service.

Over time, the business put in place the frameworks that allow scale without drift: clear employment terms, a coherent compliance set, and franchise documentation that reflects the company’s standards in the field. Intellectual property issues were addressed early, keeping the brand clean as the footprint widened. The result is measured growth that’s earned rather than hurried: an operation that still feels personal, now running at national pace.

Our legal support in action

Through our partnership with Your Man With A Van, we’ve advised on a wide range of matters to give their business a strong legal foundation.

Prepared compliance documentation

Prepared compliance documentation

We prepared and updated the company’s compliance documents, making sure policies were not just legally sound but also practical for the way they work.

Drafted franchise agreements

Drafted franchise agreements

We drafted and amended their franchise agreements and supporting documents, creating a clear framework that set out roles and responsibilities on both sides.

Protected trademarks and IP

Protected trademarks and IP

We advised on trademark registration and wider IP protection, to safeguard the reputation they’ve built.

Managed infringement risks

Managed infringement risks

We provided guidance on potential infringement issues, offering straightforward strategies to manage risks in a competitive franchise market.

Reviewed commercial contracts

Reviewed commercial contracts

We looked closely at supplier and service agreements, clarifying terms so the business could move forward without uncertainty.

Reviewed operational manuals

Reviewed operational manuals

We reviewed their operational manuals, ensuring they aligned with legal requirements and supported consistent standards across the business.

A proactive
partnership

From the start, we’ve had the privilege of supporting Your Man With A Van as they expanded into new regions and matured within the franchising space. The work has been wide-ranging and meaningful, from franchise agreements to compliance and intellectual property. It’s been a pleasure to be part of their journey, and we look forward to continuing to support them as they build on this success.

Ashrelle Parker-Belgrave | Commercial solicitor

Ashrelle Parker-Belgrave Lawyerlink Commercial Solicitor

 

Lawyerlylink 5 Star Service

Outstanding service!

Professional, knowledgeable, and refreshingly clear. Lawyerlink’s easy-to-use platform and plain-English advice save us time and deliver consistent quality across debt recovery, copyright, IP, and contract reviews. Highly recommended for SMEs seeking proactive, efficient legal support.

Catriona Robson-Scarborough | Your Man With  A Van

Your Man With A Van & Lawyerlink

 

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