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What the Team is Known For

Akerman's franchise team provides expertise in state and federal regulatory compliance, developing new franchise units, arranging terminations and acquisitions. The full service law firm acts for franchisors and multi-franchise units in the restaurant, retail, private equity industries amongst others. The team can draft and negotiate master franchise agreements, license agreements and franchise disclosure documents as well as handle litigation with franchisees.

Work Highlights

  • Akerman represents Annex Brands, Inc., a franchisor with over 500 units, to keep it in compliance with federal and state franchise regulations.

Strengths

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They are well versed in franchise law and statutes across different states. 

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They are well versed in franchise law and statutes across different states and are keenly aware of state regulations. Having this knowledge has given us clear guidance of our rights as franchisees. 

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The team is able to combine expertise with efficiency and practicality.

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Notable Practitioners

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Warren Lewis
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Band 4

Warren Lewis has over 35 years experience with franchise law. He regularly represents franchisors and sub-franchisors on regulatory and transactional matters.

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