Franchising

Navigating the complexities of franchising requires specialized legal expertise. The business lawyers at OMH have considerable expertise advising franchisee clients who may be looking to establish or acquire a new franchise. This includes advising, reviewing and negotiating Franchise Agreements, License Agreements, Distribution Agreements, Leases, Subleases and other related documents. Franchise documents can be complex and can favour franchisors. We counsel clients on the legal risks of the franchise documents and endeavour to negotiate reasonable terms to advance their interests.

In addition, we regularly advise and act for clients that are looking to purchase or sell an existing franchise business. This includes guiding clients through all stages of the purchase and sale process including negotiating a Term Sheet or Letter of Intent, drafting or negotiating an agreement of purchase and sale, preparing related transfer documents and closing the transaction.

From initial consultations to ongoing support, our franchising services are designed to facilitate successful and legally sound franchise relationships.