Seven lawyers from Sotos LLP have once again been ranked among the foremost Franchise lawyers. Congratulations to Allan Dick, Jean-Marc Leclerc, John Sotos, David Sterns, Peter Viitre, John Yiokaris, and Arthur Trebilcock.

The rankings can be found here:

http://www.lexpert.ca/directory/practice-areas/ranking/franchise-law-F3/

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Sotos LLP has more lawyers on the list than any other law firm in Canada and includes:

• Louis Alexopoulos– Transactional
• Adrienne Boudreau – Litigation
• Allan Dick– Litigation
• Jean-Marc Leclerc– Litigation
• Louis Sokolov – Litigation
• John Sotos– Transactional
• David Sterns– Litigation
• Peter Viitre– Transactional
• John Yiokaris– Transactional

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A tough and creative litigator, Adrienne helps her clients resolve business and other disputes in way that is practical and cost-effective. Adrienne is an accomplished trial lawyer and courtroom advocate. In addition to regular appearances before the Ontario Superior Court Justice, her courtroom experience includes attending before the Ontario Court of Appeal, the British Columbia Court of Appeal and the Federal Court of Canada. Adrienne has extensive experience arbitrating and mediating disputes.

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SOTOS solidifies its status as Canada’s leading firm for franchise matters, leads this year’s research with six outstanding lawyers listed.
The highly celebrated Allan Dick “has a great reputation and knows litigation like the back of his hand”. He is commended for the “practical and business-focused” counsel he provides to franchisors, master franchisees, and area franchisees.  Founding partner and senior statesman John Sotos “has to be included” in any discussion of Canadian franchise law. He is regarded as “one of the 10 very best practitioners” for his expert advice on structuring franchise transactions.  Peter Viitre is singled out as an authority on franchise agreements and pre-agreement disclosure. He has a strong client portfolio drawn from industries as diverse as food and beverages and financial services. John Yiokaris draws praise from the preeminent practitioners in the field as a leader in franchise enforcements and terminations.

Congratulations to Allan Dick, John Sotos, David Sterns, Arthur Trebilcock, Peter Viitre and John Yiokaris.

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Before joining Sotos LLP, Daniel was an associate at a leading corporate law firm, where he also summered and completed his articles. He has experience managing an active caseload of complex commercial disputes in a variety of sectors, including acting for clients in the healthcare, hospitality and film industries.

Originally from British Columbia, Daniel obtained his law degree in Toronto from Osgoode Hall Law School, where he received numerous academic distinctions. In his spare time, Daniel volunteers as Duty Counsel for Pro Bono Law Ontario, providing legal services to self-represented litigants without charge.

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We are also delighted to announce that Peter Viitre has been named Best Lawyers’ 2018 Lawyer of the Year for Franchise Law in Toronto.

Best Lawyers is the oldest and most highly-respected peer review guide to the legal profession worldwide, and we are honoured to be recognized as being among The Best Lawyers in Canada again this year.

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Congratulations go to John Sotos, Allan Dick, Peter Viitre (Most Frequently Recommended), Jean-Marc Leclerc, David Sterns, Arthur Trebilcock and John Yiokaris (Repeatedly Recommended).

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Additionally, we are pleased to announce that John Sotos was named to the “Hall of Fame” for being recognized for 10 straight years as a Legal Eagle.

Sotos LLP has more lawyers on the list than any other law firm in Canada and includes:

• Louis Alexopoulos– Transactional
• Allan Dick– Litigation
• Jean-Marc Leclerc– Litigation
• John Sotos– Transactional
• David Sterns– Litigation
• Louis Sokolov – Litigation
• Peter Viitre– Transactional
• John Yiokaris– Transactional

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