Our franchise and distribution law lawyers are some of the most widely published and most respected practitioners in the world and have decades of experience representing a broad spectrum of businesses, from start-ups to multinational and multi-brand enterprises, in a vast range of industries. With access to Dickinson Wright’s full scope of capabilities, we support our clients in their every need, including:
- Creating domestic and international franchise and distribution networks
- Preparation of disclosure documents and materials
- Drafting and negotiating franchise and distribution agreements, including unit, area, development, master and international agreements
- Drafting and negotiating licence and dealer agreements
- Litigation and alternative dispute resolution
- Marketing, advertising, promotions and contests
- E-commerce
- Regulatory compliance, with particular emphasis on franchise disclosure laws, product licensing and competition law
- Protecting trademark and other intellectual property rights
- Purchase and sale of individual units or complete systems
- Leasing and real estate acquisition
- Corporate and personal tax planning
- Corporate and business law
- Employment and labour law
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