Franchise businesses are unique in that they are often faced with a wide range of issues involving many different areas of law – contract, business, labour and employment, intellectual property, to name a few. As a result, both franchisors and franchisees often require advice from lawyers with a diverse range of expertise. At BOYNECLARKE, our clients benefit from the Franchise Law Team's ability to utilize our firm's diverse practice areas and expertise to provide practical and comprehensive advice and solutions.

Our Franchise Law Team assists and advises both large and small franchisors and franchisees from a variety of industries on a full spectrum of issues, including:

• Purchase/Sale and financing of franchise businesses;
  
• Drafting and negotiation of franchise agreements and related documents;
  
• Drafting and review of disclosure documents;
  
• Intellectual property matters, including copyrights, trademarks and patents; and
  
• Franchise litigation and alternative dispute resolution.