Practice Summary
Anna’s practice focuses on all aspects of the franchise disclosure practice and the transfer process in the buying and selling of franchises and franchise systems in all of the sectors that our firm services. Anna provides research and analyses support for the many opinions our firm is asked to give clients and other law firms related to the industry.
Anna is proficient in French.
BAR ADMISSION
Ontario, 2019
EDUCATION
McGill University, Faculty of Law, B.C.L./LL.B., 2018
Carleton University, Bachelor of Arts with Honours, 2013
More About Anna Thompson-Amadei
Practice Areas
- Franchisor Services: All Sectors
- International Franchising, Licensing and Distribution
- Franchise Associations
- Corporate / Commercial, Mergers and Acquisitions and Finance
- Franchisee Services
- Sector Leader – Cannabis – Cultivation and Retail Distribution
Recognitions
Named “Legal Eagle” by Franchise Times Magazine (2021 – 2023)
Professional Associations
- Canadian Bar Association
- Law Society of Ontario
- Canadian Franchise Association
- International Franchise Association
Selected Works
- “Single-Use Plastics Ban – Update III”, Mondaq, July 30, 2022.
- “Financial performance representations and franchise disclosure in Canada”, Global Franchise Magazine, April 22, 2022.
Blogs
SOTOS LLP BLOG October 11, 2022White Label Agreements and Flow-Through Program
SOTOS LLP BLOG September 30, 2022Changes to the Canada Small Business Financing Program
SOTOS LLP BLOG July 27, 2022Single-Use Plastics Ban – Update III
SOTOS LLP BLOG April 25, 2022Financial performance representations and franchise disclosure in Canada
SOTOS LLP BLOG February 7, 2022Single-Use Plastics - Update II
SOTOS LLP BLOG November 16, 2021Trademark Research and Protection Services
SOTOS LLP BLOG April 28, 2021Ontario - Covid-19 Assistance
SOTOS LLP BLOG January 25, 2021The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy
SOTOS LLP BLOG January 11, 2021Federal Ban on Single-Use Plastics
SOTOS LLP BLOG December 16, 2020Trademark Applications – New ‘bad faith’ ground of opposition
SOTOS LLP BLOG August 27, 2020Alternatives to Bankruptcy
SOTOS LLP BLOG April 7, 2020Informational Circular for Businesses and Employers – Government Programs to combat challenges during the COVID 19 crisis
SOTOS LLP BLOG November 2, 2018What you need to know about mandatory reporting of breaches of security safeguards
Personal Statement
I am committed to providing our clients with customized solutions to best help them achieve their business objectives. When not in the office, you will find me exploring the great outdoors or enjoying the view from the end of the dock at the cottage.