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Aird & Berlis LLP
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Partnership. Results. Success.
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| Brookfield Place, 181 Bay St, Suite 1800, Box 754
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| Toronto, ON M5J 2T9, Canada
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| Phone: (416) 865-7749 |
| Fax: (416) 863-1515 |
| Web: www.airdberlis.com |
| Email: pczegledy@airdberlis.com |
| Contact: Peter Czegledy, |
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| Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent law firm with a well-established local, national and international practice. Peter Czegledy practices in the area of corporate/commercial law, advising clients in share/asset purchase and sale transactions, commercial contracts and various franchise, partnering and service arrangements. |
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| In Business Since: 1974 |
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Alepin Gauthier, Avocats, Attorneys at Law s.e.n.c.
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“The Power Of Law! /La Force Du Droit!”
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| 3080 Le Carrefour Boulevard, Suite 601
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| Laval, QC H7T 2R5, Canada
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| Phone: (450) 681-3080 |
| Fax: (450) 681-1476 |
| Web: http://www.alepin.com |
| Email: info@alepin.com |
| Contact: Francois Alepin, Partner |
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| Since its establishment in 1978, Alepin Gauthier has built its reputation on the quality and strength of its interventions within many fields of practice, particularly in matters affecting directly and indirectly franchising. Alepin Gauthier has been involved in franchise law since 1979, making him one of the key players in this field. |
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| In Business Since: 1978 |
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Alexander Holburn Beaudin & Lang LLP
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| 700 West Georgia Street, Suite 2700
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| Vancouver, BC V7Y 1B8, Canada
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| Phone: (604) 484-1726 |
| Fax: (604) 484-9726 |
| Web: http://www.ahbl.ca |
| Email: jrost@ahbl.ca |
| Contact: Judy Rost, Partner |
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| Alexander Holburn Beaudin & Lang LLP is a leading Vancouver-based Canadian law firm providing a wide range of litigation/dispute resolution and business law services. Our Franchise Practice assists clients in all facets of Canadian franchise law. We act primarily for franchisors and master franchisees. Our services span the spectrum from initial structuring of new or expanding franchise systems, to ongoing operational advice and litigation and dispute resolution and advocacy where required. |
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| In Business Since: 1973 |
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Aylesworth LLP
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| 18th Floor 222 Bay St
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| Toronto, ON M5K 1H1, Canada
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| Phone: (416) 777-4047 |
| Fax: (416) 865-1398 |
| Web: www.aylesworth.com |
| Email: jsamra@aylaw.com |
| Contact: Jasmine Samra |
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| Providing expertise in all aspects of Canadian and International franchise/distribution and technology/product licensing.
“Large Firm Experience; Mid-sized Approach; Small Firm Feel." |
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| In Business Since: 1861 |
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Bédard Business Law
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| 159 Wellington Street, Suite # 2
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| Kingston, ON K7L 4X1, Canada
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| Phone: (613) 542-3552 |
| Fax: (613) 542-1034 |
| Web: www.bedardlegal.com |
| Email: jb@bedardlegal.com |
| Contact: Jean Bédard, Q.C., Principal |
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| Practicing in association with Kelly Santini LLP from Ottawa. Serving franchisors and franchisees. Jean Bédard is a member of the Quebec and Ontario Bars with 30+ years of experience acquired in-house and in private practice, including in a Toronto Franchise Law boutique firm. Il a reçu en 2002 la désignation d’Expert accrédité en franchisage et est Gouverneur du Conseil québécois de la franchise. Il offre une perspective unique aux franchiseurs québécois désirant s’implanter en Ontario. |
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| In Business Since: 2006 |
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Bennett Jones LLP
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| 855 - 2nd Street SW, Suite 4500
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| Calgary, AB T2P 4K7, Canada
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| Phone: (403) 298-3336 |
| Fax: (403) 265-7219 |
| Web: http://www.bennettjones.com |
| Email: colemanm@bennettjones.com |
| Contact: Murray G. Coleman |
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| Founded in 1922, Bennett Jones LLP, is one of the top-tier law firms in Canada. We are an internationally recognized full-service law firm. We provide legal services and advice on provincial, national and international franchise matters and associated areas to both franchisors and franchisees in all industries. We provide legal services relating to franchise legislation compliance, preparation of franchise agreements and related documents, resolution of disputes and litigation. |
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| In Business Since: 1922 |
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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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“Business is our Signature”
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| 199 Bay St, Suite 2800, Commerce Court West
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| Toronto, ON M5L 1A9, Canada
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| Phone: (416) 863-2400 |
| Fax: (416) 863-2653 |
| Web: http://www.blakes.com |
| Email: peter.viitre@blakes.com |
| Contact: Peter Viitre |
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| Blakes is a full-service law firm with offices across Canada and in New York, Chicago, London and (opening Fall 2009) Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. We are dedicated to providing practical, comprehensive advice and assistance to franchisors and master franchisees on all aspects of their businesses and franchise systems. If you are thinking about franchising your business in Canada, expanding your system to Canada, or buying or selling a Canadian franchise or system, Blakes is here to help. |
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| In Business Since: 1856 |
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Blaney McMurtry LLP
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| 2 Queen St E, Suite 1500
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| Toronto, ON M5C 3G5, Canada
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| Phone: (416) 593-1221 |
| Fax: (416) 593-5437 |
| Web: http://www.blaney.com |
| Email: tgreenbloom@blaney.com |
| Contact: H Todd Greenbloom |
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| Full-service law firm providing legal services for all aspects of franchising. |
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| In Business Since: 1954 |
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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
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| 1200 Waterfront Centre, 200 Burrard Street
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| Vancouver, BC V7X 1T2, Canada
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| Phone: (604) 640-4130 |
| Fax: (604) 622-5897 |
| Web: http://www.blgcanada.com |
| Email: brebane@blgcanada.com |
| Contact: Blair Rebane, Partner |
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| It Begins with Service – We are a major full-service national law firm with offices in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Waterloo, Calgary and Vancouver. We provide practical legal advice and assistance in the preparation and negotiation of franchise documentation and the resolution of franchise disputes. |
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Boughton Law Corporation
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| Suite 1000, 595 Burrard Street
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| Vancouver, BC V7X 1S8, Canada
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| Phone: (604) 684-1800 |
| Fax: (604) 683-5317 |
| Web: http://www.boughton.ca |
| Email: twilson@boughton.ca |
| Contact: Tony Wilson, Associate Counsel |
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| Vancouver franchise lawyer Tony Wilson has over 22 years of experience in Franchise Law and is ranked as a leading Canadian Franchise lawyer by LEXPERT. He is the author of the best selling “BUYING A FRANCHISE IN CANADA-UNDERSTANDING AND NEGOTIATING YOUR FRANCHISE AGREEMENT”. Practicing with Boughton Law Corporation in Vancouver, he advises Franchisors, Franchisees and Masters on all aspects of Franchise Law including disclosure, intellectual property and the mediation of franchise disputes. |
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| In Business Since: 1949 |
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Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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| 1400 350 - 7th Avenue S.W.
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| Calgary, AB T2P 3N9, Canada
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| Phone: (403) 260-0130 |
| Fax: (403) 260-0130 |
| Web: www.BDPLAW.com |
| Email: gwowk@BDPLAW.com |
| Contact: George Wowk, Lawyer |
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| Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer is a Calgary-based full-service business law firm. BD&P provides legal advice on all aspects of franchising, including franchise agreements, disclosure documents, branding, promotion, dispute resolution and litigation. We advise both franchisors and franchisees and our clients range from both individuals wishing to purchase a franchise as well as franchisors of national franchise systems. BD&P strives to provide practical and solutions-oriented advice to our clients |
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| In Business Since: 1905 |
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Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
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| Scotia Plaza, Suite 2100, 40 King St W
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| Toronto, ON M5H 3C2, Canada
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| Phone: (416) 860-2987 / (416) 869-5982 |
| Fax: (416) 640-3043 / (416) 350-6916 |
| Web: http://www.casselsbrock.com |
| Email: lweinberg@casselsbrock.com |
| Contact: Larry Weinberg / Geoff Shaw, Partners, Franchise Law Group |
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| Cassels Brock is a Toronto-based, full-service, business law firm providing knowledgeable advice in all legal and practical aspects of franchising, including franchise agreements, disclosure law compliance, dispute resolution and litigation. The chair of our group, Larry Weinberg, serves as the Vice-Chair of the Ontario Bar Association’s Franchise Law Section, and was co-author of the CFA’s official book “How To Franchise Your Business". |
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| In Business Since: 1875 |
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Claude J. Pellan, Franchise Attorney and Consultant
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| 85 St-Charles W., Suite 201
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| Longueuil, QC J4H 1C5, Canada
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| Phone: (450)674-5551 |
| Fax: (450)674-9022 |
| Web: www.claudepellan.com |
| Email: info@claudepellan.com |
| Contact: Claude J. Pellan |
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| Personalized service, a strategic partner and combining in-house counsel and private practice experience summarizes his offering to franchisors and other groupings.
As a former Director of Legal Affairs for IGA (now Sobey’s) and The Forzani Group Ltd. (Sports Chek, Sports Experts, etc.), Claude J. Pellan has acquired 20 years of experience in franchise law and consulting franchisors across Canada.
PELLAN means COMPLETE SERVICES IN FRANCHISING.
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| In Business Since: 1989 |
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David Kornhauser c/o Macdonald Sager Manis, LLP
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“Business Lawyers for Entrepreneurs”
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| 150 York Street, Suite 800
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| Toronto, ON M5H 3S5, Canada
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| Phone: (416) 862-6280 (direct) / (416) 364-1553 (general) |
| Fax: (416) 862-6287 (direct) |
| Web: http://www.msmlaw.ca |
| Email: dkornhauser@msmlaw.ca |
| Contact: David Kornhauser |
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| Providing professional and practical advice to franchisors, franchisees and franchise associations on all aspects of franchise law. We design strategies and solutions to meet each client's individual legal and business needs, all in a cost effective manner. By developing and fostering close working relationships, we are always aware of our clients' unique requirements. Every problem, case or situation, whether litigious or non-litigious, is approached on the basis of its unique character. |
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| In Business Since: 1995 |
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Davis LLP
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"Nationally Established, Internationally Recognized"
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| #5600, 1 First Canadian Place - 100 King Street West, Box 367
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| Toronto, ON M5X 1E2, Canada
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| Phone: John L. Rogers, Toronto (416) 941-5399 |
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| Web: http://www.davis.ca |
| Email: jrogers@davis.ca |
| Contact: Montréal (514) 392-8406 Pablo Guzman, Calgary (403) 698-8705 Dana Schindelka |
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| Davis LLP's National Franchise and Distribution Group has extensive experience in all aspects of franchise law, including structuring new franchise systems, preparing or upgrading franchise agreements and disclosure documents, and expanding foreign franchise systems to Canada. Our firm has expertise in related areas such as intellectual property; internet and e-commerce; personal information disclosure and privacy; arbitration and litigation; employment law; taxation and immigration. |
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| In Business Since: 1892 |
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Dorsey & Whitney LLP
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| 701 Fifth Avenue Suite 6100
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| Seattle, WA 98104, USA
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| Phone: (800) 566-1718 / (206) 903-8700 |
| Fax: (206) 903-8820 |
| Web: www.dorseylaw.com |
| Email: duvall.gary@dorsey.com |
| Contact: Gary R. Duvall, Partner |
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| We serve Canadian franchise companies seeking to expand to the U.S., and their Canadian lawyers. We are the only international law firm that maintains, for your convenience, offices practicing U.S. and international law in Vancouver and Toronto. Our franchise group represents franchisors inbound to the U.S. from all over the world. We also help Canadian companies raise capital in the U.S., obtain visas and work permits, register trademarks, and structure to minimize taxes. Nous parlons français. |
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| In Business Since: 1977 |
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Fasken Martineau Dumoulin LLP
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| 2400-333 Bay St, Bay Adelaide Centre, Box 20
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| Toronto, ON M5H 2T6, Canada
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| Phone: (416) 868-3530 |
| Fax: (416) 364-7813 |
| Web: www.fasken.com |
| Email: djarvis@fasken.com |
| Contact: Darrell Jarvis |
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| Fasken Martineau is one of Canada’s leading business law firms, with expertise in franchising and distribution. The firm has over 650 lawyers located in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, London, Paris and Johannesburg. Darrell Jarvis has extensive experience in franchising matters and, prior to joining Fasken Martineau, worked with one of Canada’s leading franchisors. He is a member of the CFA’s Legal and Legislative Committee and a member of the Ontario Bar Association |
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Feltmate Delibato Heagle LLP
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| 3600 Billings Court, Suite 200
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| Burlington, ON L7N 3N6, Canada
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| Phone: (905) 631-3653 / (800) 636-6927 |
| Fax: (905) 639-8017 |
| Web: www.fdhlawyers.com |
| Email: mfeltmate@fdhlawyers.com |
| Contact: Miles Feltmate |
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| Feltmate Delibato Heagle LLP is a full-service corporate/commercial-based law firm with offices in Burlington and Oakville. We offer experience and practical advice in all areas of franchising and corporate/commercial law. A team of dedicated professionals with diversified expertise, creating innovative and timely solutions. |
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Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
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| 1 First Canadian Place, 100 King Street West
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| Toronto, ON M5X 1B2, Canada
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| Phone: (416) 361-2330 |
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| Web: http://www.fmc-law.com |
| Email: don.macintosh@fmc-law.com |
| Contact: Don Macintosh |
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| Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP (FMC) is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. With more than 500 lawyers in offices in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver, FMC offers the depth of experience and trusted legal advice that helps our clients succeed. FMC provides legal counsel to franchisors throughout their development. Our lawyers represent local, national and international franchise systems of all sizes. |
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Goldman Hine LLP
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| 390 Bay Street, 30th Floor
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| Toronto, Ontario M5H 2Y2
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| Phone: (416) 867-9100 |
| Fax: (416) 867-9103 |
| Web: www.goldmanhine.com |
| Email: s.goldman@goldmanhine.com |
| Contact: Steven H. Goldman, Partner |
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Goldman Sloan Nash & Haber LLP
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Experience * Determination * Integrity
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| 480 University Avenue, Suite 1600
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| Toronto, ON M5G 1V6, Canada
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| Phone: 416-597-3398 / (416) 597-9922 |
| Fax: (416) 597-3370 |
| Web: www.gsnh.com; www.FranchiseCounsel.ca |
| Email: laimon@gsnh.com |
| Contact: Kenneth Laimon |
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| The GSNH Franchise Law Team offers comprehensive franchise law representation, providing qualified franchisors and franchisees with advice and legal services relating to every facet of the franchise system, whether transactional or in connection with litigation matters. The team’s new leader, Kenneth S. Laimon, provides expert advice on all aspects of essential franchise documentation, including disclosure documents, franchise agreements, licenses, leases and subleases. |
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Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP
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| 2300 - 550 Burrard St, Vancouver, B.C. V6C 2B5
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| 1600 - 100 King St. W, Toronto, ON M5X 1G5 , Canada
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| Phone: Vcr (604) 683-6498 / Tor (416)862-7525 / Vcr (604) 443-7627/ Tor (416) 862-3628 |
| Fax: Vcr (604) 683-3558/ Tor (416) 862-7661 |
| Web: www.gowlings.com/Services/franchise-law |
| Email: leonard.polsky@gowlings.com |
| Contact: Vancouver: Leonard H. Polsky, Partner, Toronto: Ned Levitt, Partner |
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| One of Canada’s oldest and largest national full-service law firms, with multiple offices. We emphasize franchising, licensing, distribution and intellectual property law for our clients, both domestically and internationally. Offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Kanata, Waterloo Region, Hamilton, Montreal, Moscow and London.
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Heydary Hamilton PC
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| 439 University Avenue, Suite 1200
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| Toronto, ON M5G 1Y8, Canada
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| Phone: (416)972-9001 |
| Fax: (416)972-9940 |
| Web: www.businesslawyers.ca |
| Email: info@heydary.com |
| Contact: Javad Heydary, Managing Director |
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| Heydary Hamilton PC is one of Canada's most dynamic law firms. The firm is based in Toronto but also has offices in Mississauga and North York. The members of the firm are qualified Canadian lawyers, U.S. attorneys and patent & trade-mark agents.
The firm's practice areas include corporate/commercial law, litigation, real estate, franchising, family law, trusts and estates, employment law, immigration, intellectual property and e-commerce. |
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Hodgson Russ LLP
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U.S. Franchise Law - Borders Don't Have To Be Barriers
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| 150 King Street, Suite 2309
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| Toronto, ON M5H 1J9, Canada
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| Phone: (416)595-5100 |
| Fax: (416)595-5021 |
| Web: www.hodgsonruss.com |
| Email: geydt@hodgsonruss.com |
| Contact: George Eydt, Partner |
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| Hodgson Russ is one of only a few full-service U.S. law firms with offices in Canada. We specialize in advising Canadian companies and individuals on a wide variety of U.S. legal matters, including franchise and distribution law. Hodgson Russ regularly provides Canadian franchisors with advice concerning U.S. franchise law compliance (including disclosure document preparation and registration), intellectual property, cross-border structuring, state and local tax issues, and immigration matters. |
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Hoffer Adler LLP
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“Lawyers Focused on the Needs of Their Clients”
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| Toronto, ON M5G 1T6, Canada
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| Phone: (416) 977-3444 |
| Fax: (416) 977-3332 |
| Web: www.hofferadler.com |
| Email: jadler@hofferadler.com |
| Contact: Joseph Adler, Partner |
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| Our franchise law boutique firm has represented over 250 franchisors, master franchisees, franchise associations and franchisees. Joseph is the Chair of the CFA’s Legal & Legislative Affairs Committee, a member of the CFA’s Executive and Board of Directors and has been identified as one of the top franchise lawyers in the U.S. and Canada by LEXPERT and the Franchise Times. We provide cost effective, timely and pro-active legal advice. Call us now for a free initial consultation. |
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Jones & Co.
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| Toronto, ON M5H 2V1, Canada
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| Phone: (416) 703-5716 |
| Fax: (416) 703-6180 |
| Web: www.jonesco-law.ca |
| Email: pjones@jonesco-law.ca |
| Contact: Paul Jones, Principal |
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| Law practice focused on the national and international distribution of goods and services. Internationally recognized for experience and expertise in franchising, trademark and privacy law. Mr. Jones also provides advice on copyrights, licensing, competition law and e-commerce, and obtained the first Internet liquor licence in Canada. |
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Keyser Mason Ball, LLP
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| Mississauga, ON L4Z 1S1, Canada
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| Phone: (905) 276-0422 |
| Fax: (905) 276-2298 |
| Web: www.kmblaw.com |
| Email: adelisle@kmblaw.com |
| Contact: Amy Delisle |
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| Don't consider us "Suits" who manage the paperwork generated by transactions, negotiations or litigation. As a franchisor or franchisee, rather look upon Keyser Mason Ball LLP as a unique management tool, well experienced in all facets of business and franchise development, capable of delivering sound strategies in boardrooms, taking charge in the courtroom and skilled at business law and franchise law. We help businesses grow. |
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| In Business Since: 1979 |
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Lang Michener LLP
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Where Deals Get Done
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| 181 Bay Street, Suite 2500, Brookfield Place
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| Toronto, ON M5J 2T7, Canada
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| Phone: Toronto: (416) 360-8600 / Vancouver: (604) 689-9111 |
| Fax: Tor: (416) 365-1719/ Vcr: (604) 685-7084 |
| Web: http://www.langmichener.ca |
| Email: rglass@langmichener.ca |
| Contact: Toronto: Robert Glass/Richard Meagher, Vancouver: James Bond |
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| Full-service law firm experienced in franchising and distribution including structuring agreements, disclosure compliance, system acquisitions, protecting intellectual property, licensing, real estate, advertising, and dispute resolution. The firm also has expertise in competition law, financing, environmental, insolvency, labour and employment, securities and tax. Offices in Toronto, Ottawa and Vancouver. |
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| In Business Since: 1927 |
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| CFA FSS Member Since: 1998 |
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Lapointe Rosenstein Marchand Melançon, LLP
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| 1250 Rene-Levesque Blvd W, Suite 1400
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| Montréal, QC H3B 5E9, Canada
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| Phone: (514) 925-6310 / (514) 925-6300 |
| Fax: (514) 925-5010 |
| Web: www.lrmm.com |
| Email: bruno.floriani@lrmm.com |
| Contact: Bruno Floriani, Co-Chair, Franchising Group |
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| With nearly 90 lawyers, Lapointe Rosenstein Marchand Melançon LLP is one the largest independent law firms in Québec who specializes in business & corporate law, insurance, franchising, licensing, intellectual property, tax, finance, real estate & leasing, bankruptcy, mergers & acquisitions, labour & employment, civil, commercial and class action litigation. Always with high standards of service, LRMM has been fulfilling its clients expectations for expertise, creativity and reliability. |
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| In Business Since: 1966 |
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| CFA FSS Member Since: 1987 |
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McCarthy Tetrault LLP
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| Suite 5300, Box 48, Toronto Dominion Bank Tower
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| Toronto, Ontario M5K 1E6, Canada
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| Phone: (416)601-8200 |
| Fax: (416)868-0673 |
| Web: www.mccarthy.ca |
| Email: jlisus@mccarthy.ca |
| Contact: Jonathan C. Lisus, Partner |
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| CFA FSS Member Since: 2010 |
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McInnes Cooper
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Atlantic Canada's Law Firm
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| Barker House, Suite 600, 570 Queen St, PO Box 610, Stn A
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| Fredericton, NB E3B 5A6, Canada
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| Phone: (506) 458-1666 |
| Fax: (506) 458-9903 |
| Web: www.mcinnescooper.com |
| Email: michael.melvin@mcinnescooper.com |
| Contact: Michael Melvin, Associate |
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| McInnes Cooper is among the 20 largest law firms in Canada. We serve our clients from seven offices – Halifax, Moncton, St. John's, Fredericton, Saint John, Charlottetown and Summerside. We advise franchisors and franchisees on all aspects of franchise law, including preparation of franchise agreements and disclosure documents, compliance with franchise legislation, implementation of system modifications, resolution of franchise disputes and start-up of new franchise businesses. |
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| In Business Since: 1859 |
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| CFA FSS Member Since: 2009 |
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McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP
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Integral Franchise Law
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| 300 Dundas Street
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| London, ON N6B 1T6, Canada
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| Phone: (800) 261-4844 / (519) 672-5666 x307 |
| Fax: (519) 672-2674 |
| Web: www.mckenzielake.com |
| Email: so@mckenzielake.com |
| Contact: Daniel F. So |
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| The authors of the best-selling franchise textbook "Canadian Franchise Law Handbook", we represent franchisors of all sizes and in all stages of development and franchisees in most major franchise systems. Our clients range in size from individuals investing in franchised businesses to franchisors operating and expanding internationally. All of our clients benefit from our ceaseless dedication to client service, and our effective, efficient and innovative legal services. |
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Miller Canfield
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| 443 Ouellette Ave, Windsor, ON N9A 6R4
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| Suite 400, 144 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2L7
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| Phone: (519) 977-1555 / (416) 599-7700 |
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| Web: www.millercanfield.com |
| Email: baksi@millercanfield.com |
| Contact: Bob Baksi |
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| Serving the business community, we assist franchise & distribution clients with start-up, re-organization, expansion and wind-up. Our Canadian offices work economically & effectively with our foreign offices in the US, Poland, Mexico & China whonever cross-border activity icomes into play. Clients benefit from our 150+ years experience, & our rapid pragmatic response to any issues that arise. |
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| In Business Since: 1852 |
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Miller Thomson LLP
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| 40 King Street West, Suite 5800
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| Toronto, ON M5H 3S1, Canada
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| Phone: (416) 595-8657 |
| Fax: (416) 595-8695 |
| Web: http://www.millerthomson.com |
| Email: rleblanc@millerthomson.com |
| Contact: Richard Leblanc (Toronto), Pascale Cloutier (Toronto) |
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| We are a national firm with significant depth in all aspects of franchising and business law. Our clients include local and international franchisors, master franchisees, area developers, multi-unit franchisees and other distributors and licensors of products and services. Our experience includes: presale disclosure and franchise agreements; master franchises; purchase and sale agreements; trade-marks; leasing; litigation; and tax. Ask about our FranStart incentives for startup Franchisors. |
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| In Business Since: 1957 |
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Morrison Brown Sosnovitch LLP
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A Business Law Firm
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| 1 Toronto Street, Suite 910
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| Toronto, ON M5C 2V6, Canada
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| Phone: (416) 368-0600 |
| Fax: (416) 368-6068 |
| Web: http://www.businesslawyers.com |
| Email: dwong@businesslawyers.com |
| Contact: Derwin Wong, Chair, Franchise Advisory Team |
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| Morrison Brown Sosnovitch is a business law firm with extensive experience providing value-added legal services to both franchisors and franchisees in all aspects of franchising. Our franchise advisory team is dedicated to helping our clients find the right business/legal solution. In doing so, we provide top-notch skills with a good range of experience to meet all circumstances so that our franchise clients get informed and practical advice with good value. |
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| In Business Since: 1994 |
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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
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| P.O. Box 50, 1 First Canadian Place
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| Toronto, ON M5X 1B8, Canada
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| Phone: (416) 862-6415 / (416) 362-2111 |
| Fax: (416) 862-6666 |
| Web: www.osler.com |
| Email: fzaid@osler.com |
| Contact: Frank Zaid, Partner, Co-Chair of Franchise Law Group |
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| Whatever type of franchise you have interests in, consider us your legal partner throughout Canada. The 2009 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory ranks Osler as the most frequently recommended firm for franchising law and our Franchise Law Group Co-Chair, Frank Zaid, the most frequently recommended franchise lawyer. We provide full-service business advice and litigation counsel, and have assisted more than 400 franchise systems over the past 30 years. Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. Our clients know. |
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| CFA FSS Member Since: 1981 |
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Pitblado LLP
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| Suite 2500 - 360 Main St.
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| Winnipeg, MB R3C 4H6, Canada
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| Phone: (204) 956-3524 / (204) 956-0560 |
| Fax: (204) 957-0227 |
| Web: www.pitblado.com |
| Email: ogaranko@pitblado.com |
| Contact: Andrew D.M. Ogaranko, Q.C., Partner |
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| Pitblado LLP is a leading Winnipeg law firm which has been serving prominent local, national and international clients for over 125 years. Our legal teams have extensive expertise and experience in all areas of business law and dispute resolution. We offer franchisors and franchisees a broad range of services and advice on all aspects of franchising from both a legal and practical perspective, including assistance in structuring franchise systems and developing all related documentation. |
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| In Business Since: 1882 |
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Robins Appleby & Taub LLP
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| 2600 - 120 Adelaide St. West
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| Toronto, ON M5H 1T1, Canada
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| Phone: (416) 868-1080 / (416) 360-3396 |
| Fax: (416) 868-0306 |
| Web: www.robinapplebyandtaub.com |
| Email: jzepp@robapp.com |
| Contact: Jonathan Zepp, Partner |
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| Robins Appleby & Taub LLP is a full service business law firm dedicated to guiding our clients with practical advice tailored to suit their objectives. We advise franchise businesses on all matters relating to franchising and distribution. Because of our cross-discipline approach in our core strengths of franchising, business, tax, financing, real estate, leasing and dispute resolution, we provide business and legal solutions that fully appreciate the landscape in which our clients' operate. |
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| In Business Since: 1949 |
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Shields Harney
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| 490 - 1177 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, BC V6E 2K3
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| 6 Fl. 844 Courtney St., Victoria, BC V8W 1C4 , Canada
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| Phone: (604)891-1349 / (250)405-7612 |
| Fax: (604)682-1822 / (250)405-7619 |
| Web: http://www.shieldsharney.com |
| Email: gharney@shieldsharney.com |
| Contact: Greg Harney |
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| Greg Harney has provided litigation and related legal advice to franchisors and franchisees in BC, nationally and internationally for over 25 years. Greg and his legal team at Shields Harney advise a wide variety of franchised businesses from offices in Vancouver and Victoria. |
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| In Business Since: 1998 |
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Sicotte Guilbault LLP
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| 4275 ch. Innes Rd.
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| Ottawa, ON K1C 1T1, Canada
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| Phone: (613) 837-7408 x227 |
| Fax: (613) 837-8015 |
| Web: www.sicotte.ca |
| Email: spatenaude@sicotte.ca |
| Contact: Sylvie Patenaude, Partner |
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| As a former General Counsel and Director of a national Franchisor and now leading the firm's Franchise Law Group, Sylvie Patenaude provides strategic advice in all aspects of franchise law to both Franchisors and Franchisees, from Ottawa. Ayant été conseillère juridique et dirigeante d’un Franchiseur national et maintenant dirigeante du Groupe de Droit des Franchises du cabinet, Sylvie Patenaude offre ses conseils tant aux Franchiseurs qu’aux Franchisé(e) s, à partir d’Ottawa. |
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| In Business Since: 1993 |
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Sotos LLP
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"In the know"
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| Suite 1250, 180 Dundas Street West
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| Toronto, Ontario M5G 1Z8, Canada
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| Phone: (416) 977-0007 |
| Fax: (416) 977-0717 |
| Web: www.sotosllp.com |
| Email: jsotos@sotosllp.com |
| Contact: John Sotos, Partner |
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| As Canada’s most experienced franchise law firm, Sotos LLP is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs develop, grow, and protect their business in franchising, licensing, distribution, and almost every other commercial activity. Our strength lies in understanding business problems and solving them with outstanding, timely results. Given our unique experience, we are recognized as having more experts in franchise law than any other law firm in Canada.
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| In Business Since: 1980 |
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Teplitsky, Colson LLP
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| 70 Bond Street, Suite 200
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| Toronto, Ontario M5B 1X3
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| Phone: (416)865-5311 |
| Fax: (416)365-0695 |
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| Email: iroher@teplitskycolson.com |
| Contact: Ian N. Roher, Lawyer |
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Wardle Daley Bernstein LLP
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| 2104-401 Bay Street
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| Toronto, Ontario M5H 2Y4
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| Phone: (416) 351-2770 |
| Fax: (416) 351-9196 |
| Web: www.wdblaw.ca |
| Email: jbaker@wdblaw.ca |
| Contact: Jonathon Baker, Partner |
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WeirFoulds, LLP
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| Exchange Tower, 130 King St W, Suite 1600
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| Toronto, ON M5X 1J5, Canada
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| Phone: (416) 947-5010 |
| Fax: (416) 365-1876 |
| Web: http://www.weirfoulds.com |
| Email: jwilkinson@weirfoulds.com |
| Contact: John Wilkinson, Partner |
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Witten LLP
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| 10303 Jasper Ave, Suite 2500
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| Edmonton, AB T5J 3N6, Canada
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| Phone: (780) 428-0501 / (780) 441-3218 Direct |
| Fax: (780) 429-2559 |
| Web: www.wittenlaw.com |
| Email: dzalmanowitz@wittenlaw.com |
| Contact: Daniel Zalmanowitz, Q.C. - Partner, Solicitor, or Ellery Lew - elew@wittenlaw.com |
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| Witten LLP is a full service Alberta business law firm. We offer advice and support in all areas of franchising matters including agreement and disclosure document preparation; compliance with the Alberta Franchises Act; leasing, trademark registration, franchise litigation and dispute resolution. We advise and assist a broad range of franchising clients representing international, national and locally-based franchisors and franchisees. |
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| In Business Since: 1935 |
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YSL Lawyers LLP
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| Suite 150, 129-17th Ave NE
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| Calgary, AB T2E 1L7, Canada
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| Phone: (403) 520-2283 |
| Fax: (403) 230-3477 |
| Web: www.ysllawyers.com |
| Email: cass.lintott@ysllawyers.com |
| Contact: Cass Lintott, Partner |
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| YSL is an experienced law firm practicing in Calgary, Alberta. Two of the four fulltime counsel devote a significant amount of their time to representing both franchisees and franchisors on all legal aspects of franchising. |
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| In Business Since: 2000 |
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