In the past 25 years, we have provided advice with respect to more than 150 franchise systems

Our unique experience helps us to effectively analyze business opportunities and make well-informed decisions in order to avoid many of the common pitfalls associated with franchising.

Many of these associations have gone on to play leading roles in franchise cases and franchise fairness legislation. Our lawyers are well versed in the advantages of franchisee associations and offer a full range of legal and consulting services including:


 • Buying a franchise – strategy, planning, hands-on execution
 • Franchise agreements – negotiating, renewals and long-term implications
 • Financing
 • Advice on content and quality of disclosure
 • Risk assessment
 • Up-to-date regulatory compliance – local, provincial, federal, international
 • Dispute mediation and resolution
 • Commercial litigation – injunctions, trials, appeals, class actions
 • Insolvency matters