Franchise Law

At Brown Beattie O’Donovan LLP, our lawyers are experienced at helping businesses and corporations with franchise law in London and Southwestern Ontario. Whether you are buying into a franchise, looking to start one, or expand an existing one, we can help with any legal requirements.

Our team has an in-depth understanding of the franchising business model and how it operates within Canada. We also have extensive experience drafting and reviewing franchising agreements and related documents, as well as explaining the complexities of franchise law to all parties.

Business owners need to protect themselves and their investors, as well as deal with the day-to-day operations of a franchise. We can help with:

  • Employment law
  • Financing or refinancing
  • Franchise start up
  • Incorporation
  • Intellectual property
  • Trademark registration
  • And more

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Get in touch with our team of lawyers in London, Ontario. We will get back to you within 2-business days. Please note that a lawyer-client relationship is not established until a retainer agreement has been signed. Please do not send confidential information or documents at this time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I need a lawyer?

Whether or not you need a lawyer will depend on the circumstances of your case. For more information, please submit your contact information as well as a brief description of the issues in the form provided and we will get in touch with you.

Do you accept legal aid?

Unfortunately, we do not accept legal aid as a payment option.

How long does it take to resolve a case?

The length of proceedings will depend on the circumstances of your case.  Factors that can affect the timeline include:  whether and how vigorously it is defended, availability and quality of evidence, court availability etc.    For more information, please submit your contact information below and we will get in touch with you.

Meet Our Franchise Lawyers

Contact us about a franchising case today.