We are a multilingual law firm that focuses on franchising and intellectual property in Canada and internationally. We provide cost-effective service in multiple countries.

Baker & McKenzie offers U.S. domestic and global coverage for franchisors through its 77 offices in 47 countries. As the first global law firm and with local practitioners in each of its jurisdictions, Baker & McKenzie is a true one-stop shop for helping franchisors develop, police, protect and enforce all aspects of their franchise systems in the U.S. and internationally.

Our franchise lawyers bring over 30 years of experience to franchise and distribution-related business, including franchise litigation, transactions, registrations and dispute resolution. The firm has represented franchise clients in a variety of transactions including: business formation; preparation of offering circulars; franchise agreements and related documents; franchise registration; state and federal franchise law compliance; franchise transfers; business sales and acquisitions, and licensing.

Arthur Pressman is an independent mediator and arbitrator of commercial disputes with a proven track record of helping businesses, franchisees, franchisors and investors resolve business disputes. He has 35+ years experience of representing business and franchise companies and was a franchisee himself. His approach is facilitative, respectful, tenacious and grounded in years of experience that have taught him that litigating or arbitrating a dispute – win, lose or draw – is rarely a satisfactory experience for anyone, clients and lawyers included. He’s successfully mediated countless commercial disputes, and has personal references from top lawyers throughout the country.

With expertise across North America, the UK, Western, Central and Eastern Europe, Central and East Asia, China, Australia and Africa, Dentons provides guidance and solutions to clients wherever they do business, with colleagues who are recognized as leaders in the franchise field and help clients easily access additional talent within the firm on a global basis.

Law firm, with seamless U.S. - Canadian cross border expertise and representation in all matters relating to franchising. We have particular expertise in international franchise transactions. Our Canadian group leader, Ned Levitt, is internationally recognized as a leader in this field and is a frequent speaker and an accomplished author on franchise topics of all descriptions. Our U.S. group leader, Paul Fransway, has more than 30 years experience representing franchise systems of all sizes.

For more than a century, Burr & Forman LLP’s experienced legal team has served clients at the intersection of business and government with local, national, and international interests in numerous industry and practice areas, ranging from commercial litigation and class actions to corporate transactions, including bankruptcy and restructurings. A Southeast regional firm with 350 attorneys and 20 offices in AL, DE, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, and TN, Burr & Forman attorneys draw from a diverse range of resources to help clients achieve their goals and address their complex legal needs.

A full service law firm with offices in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Akron, OH, Washington, D.C., Houston, TX, and Pittsburgh, PA. The firm has an extensive franchise law practice representing franchisors, franchisees and franchisee associations in a broad range of transactional and litigation matters.

Lawyers and Notary Public providing legal services in New Zealand. Specialists in franchising law, licensing, distribution agreements; business structures, shareholder agreements and mediations. Stewart Germann is a Past Chairman of the Franchise Association of New Zealand and has contacts throughout New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom and the USA. The firm also handles all aspects of property law including real estate leasing, selling businesses, commercial law and company law in New Zealand. Established in 1993. Stewart is also a Notary Public and is the President of the New Zealand Society of Notaries.

Cassels is a full-service law firm based in Toronto and Vancouver. Our Franchise Law Group is globally recognized for its expertise in all facets of franchising, from local start-up to international expansion. We offer strategic legal advice to American franchisors entering the Canadian marketplace, including: trade-mark protection; Canadianizing and negotiating franchise documents; franchise disclosure law compliance; tax and corporate structure; expansion and financing.

Franchise law firm.

Baker Donelson lawyers serve as trusted advisors to B2B and B2C franchisors, multi-unit franchisees, suppliers, distributors and dealers, across many industries. Whether your business operates through two-tier or multi-tier arrangements, brick and mortar locations, nontraditional venues, mobile services or other structures and approaches to serving your customers, our experience supports how you have chosen to sustain and grow your business model.

Baker Donelson commits to learns a client's business, to enable us to anticipate a client's needs and assist in a client’s planning, strategy and decision-making processes. Your legal issues will be handled by an attentive, responsive group spanning multiple legal practice areas. Let our team support your team.