Recognition
8 March 2024 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
We are pleased to announce that Sotos LLP has once again been recognized as one of the two “Most Frequently Recommended” firms in the “Toronto Leading Firms – Boutique Firms” category for franchise law in the 2024 Canadian Legal LEXPERT Directory. Being “Most Frequently Recommended” signifies the highest level of recognition in the directory, highlighting […]
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20 February 2024 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
Sotos LLP is pleased to announce the recognition of six of our partners, Adrienne Boudreau, Allan Dick, Jean-Marc Leclerc, John Sotos, Peter Viitre, and John Yiokaris as leading franchise practitioners in Who's Who Legal: Canada 2023.
We are thrilled to announce that John Sotos and Allan Dick have been recognized as leading Franchise practitioners in the Who's Who Legal: Thought Leaders Global Elite 2024.
Corporate and Commercial Corporate Governance Franchising John Sotos
17 January 2024 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
by John Sotos Franchisors and parent companies supplying goods for sale in Canada should begin to evaluate and address the ethical standards of their supply chains. Bill S-211, An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff (the “Act”) will impose annual reporting obligations […]
Updates
2 January 2024 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
Mohsen is an avid litigator who strategizes to obtain the best results for his clients, always through the most efficient means. He relishes the courtroom setting when arguing a case is what is required. Mohsen advises clients on a diverse range of domestic and cross-border litigation issues, including corporate/commercial, real estate, competition, consumer, and regulatory […]
Jason spent his initial years practicing law in the New York and Toronto offices of an elite New York-based global law firm. At Sotos, Jason applies his experience as a New York state-qualified lawyer and as an Ontario-licensed lawyer to advise entrepreneurs and businesses on all matters involving cross-border franchising, licensing and distribution and related […]
Corporate and Commercial Corporate Governance John Yiokaris
14 December 2023 / 20 December 2024 by lhuxtable
We want to bring your attention to imminent changes in federal corporate compliance requirements mandated by the Canadian Business Corporations Act (the “CBCA”). Additionally, there have been two recent updates to Ontario corporate compliance requirements outlined in the Ontario Business Corporations Act (the “OBCA”) that we believe warrant your attention. Effective January 22, 2024, every privately held corporation registered […]
Allan Dick Franchising Restaurant
11 December 2023 / 20 December 2024 by Allan Dick
At its core, franchising is nothing more than a strategy for business expansion. Most franchised restaurant systems begin with a single-unit operation. The restaurant proves to be successful, and the founder believes the concept and its success can be replicated elsewhere. The founder could choose to invest in and open more restaurants, or they could […]
Grocery Retail
5 December 2023 / 20 December 2024 by lhuxtable
Don’t let public holidays be lost opportunities for your retail grocery business. Many Ontario grocers successfully apply for tourism exemptions, allowing their businesses to stay open on holidays that require most other businesses to close. This article provides information on the tourism exemption, its requirements and benefits, and the application process. If you have not […]
5 December 2023 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
Sotos LLP is thrilled to share that Jason Brisebois has been named the exclusive winner of the prestigious 2023 Lexology Client Choice Award for Franchising in Canada. Since its establishment in 2005, the Client Choice Awards recognize law firms and lawyers for their exceptional client care. Lawyers can only be nominated by corporate counsel. Jason’s […]
