Recognition
21 October 2026 by mfareen
Ten Sotos LLP lawyers have been recognized in Lexology Index: Franchise 2026, more than at any other Canadian law firm. The results include three of Canada’s nine Global Elite Thought Leaders in franchising. Global Elite Thought Leaders is Lexology Index’s highest ranking category. Allan Dick, John Sotos and Peter Viitre together represent one-third of the […]
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Bailee Kleinhandler Blog Daniel Hamson Franchising Intellectual Property
20 October 2026 / 20 October 2026 by mfareen
Part 2 of a Blog Series – Departing Employees Read Part 1: Confidential Information. Franchise systems typically derive much of their value from information – the systems, processes, data, know-how and relationships that distinguish them in the marketplace. This blog series explores how Canadian law protects those intangible business interests, where the limits of that […]
Blog Franchising Idan Erez Litigation
5 October 2026 by mfareen
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has affirmed that (i) franchisors must disclose to their prospective franchisees financial statements that provide a “complete, accurate, and current financial picture” of the franchisor and that (ii) a franchisor’s failure to provide compliant financial statements constitutes a “fatal flaw” in the franchisor’s disclosure, entitling any franchisee who received […]
Uncategorized
2 October 2026 by mfareen
Sotos LLP has once again been ranked Band 1 nationwide for Franchising in Chambers Canada 2027, with seven Sotos lawyers individually recognized. That gives Sotos more Chambers-ranked franchise lawyers than any other firm in Canada. Three of the six lawyers ranked in Band 1 are also members of the Sotos team. Client feedback published by […]
Blog Corporate and Commercial Franchising Jason Brisebois Sam Fata
2 October 2026 / 15 September 2026 by mfareen
For the purchase and sale of franchise systems, representations and warranties insurance (“RWI”) is a useful risk allocation tool, helping reduce the risks of buying a business while facilitating smoother and more efficient transactions. That being said, the topic of RWI in the franchise M&A space receives limited attention, especially in Canada. Purchasers and sellers […]
Harold Geller Sotos Investor Protection
30 September 2026 / 2 October 2026 by mfareen
New national guidance for segregated funds is introducing more detailed expectations around suitability, needs analysis, product knowledge, documentation and oversight. Sotos partner Harold Geller recently spoke with Investment Executive about the guidance and what it could mean for advisors and the consumers who rely on their recommendations. Drawing on his experience litigating investor loss claims, […]
Matthew W. Taylor Sotos Investor Protection
23 September 2026 by mfareen
Matthew Taylor recently joined Ben Felix and Cameron Passmore on the Rational Reminder podcast for an in-depth discussion about financial advisor negligence, fiduciary duties and emerging risks facing Canadian investors. The conversation examines what investors should consider both before retaining a financial advisor and after concerns arise about the advice they have received. Matthew explains […]
Harold Geller News Sotos Investor Protection
22 September 2026 / 2 October 2026 by mfareen
Sotos LLP partner Harold Geller is calling for clear limits on the use of non-disclosure agreements in the settlement of investment and insurance disputes. In a new opinion article published by Investment Executive and Advisor.ca, Harold examines how broad confidentiality provisions can affect investors, regulatory reporting and the ability of other potentially affected clients to […]
Updates
21 September 2026 by mfareen
Sotos LLP is pleased to welcome Misha Nili as an Associate in the firm’s Corporate and Commercial Law Group in Toronto. Misha advises clients on a range of corporate and commercial matters, including franchising, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, information technology and data privacy, and regulatory matters. Misha first joined Sotos as a summer student […]
Blog Franchising John Yiokaris
16 September 2026 / 16 September 2026 by mfareen
When a franchisee enters into an agreement with a franchisor, it may be contemplating a forever, “till death do us part” kind of relationship. This can be especially true in regard to the first franchisees of a new franchise system – those franchisees that enter at the start and assist in building and expanding a […]
