Our national franchise and distribution group has advised hundreds of local and national clients in franchise, licensing and distribution matters including: 

• Structuring franchise, distribution and licensing programs
• Advising clients on whether a business arrangement constitutes a franchise, dealership or other agency relationship which results in the application of special laws, both domestically and
• internationally
• Preparing Franchise Disclosure Documents and state registrations
• Counseling clients on registration, renewals, sales compliance, relationship laws and business opportunity laws
• Advising clients on franchise terminations, transfers and renewals
• Representing franchise companies (both franchisors and franchisees) in litigation, arbitration, mediation and dispute resolution
• Assisting in establishing and maintaining franchise compliance programs
• Protecting brands, including trademark and service mark registration and enforcement
• Protecting and enforcing other Intellectual Property, including copyright, patent, trade secrets, domain names and trade dress
• Enforcing non-compete provisions in franchise and distribution agreements
• Counseling clients on employment, compensation and employee benefits issues and litigation
• Identifying and minimizing state and local tax issues
• Acquiring and leasing real estate
• Advising clients on corporate and real estate financing and capital formation
• Selecting and structuring entities
• Leading mergers and acquisitions