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BCLP

Franchising

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Franchising - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

BCLP advises clients on a broad range of sophisticated and complex franchising matters. It offers domestic and international capability in both franchise transactional matters and litigation, with notable expertise in acquisitions, class actions and general financing and regulatory work. The firm is noted for particular expertise in countries such as France, Germany, the UK and China. It is regularly called upon by major franchisors in the construction, automotive and hospitality industries.

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Work Highlights

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  • Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner advised Closet Factory on its termination of a number of franchisees in the USA.

Strengths

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  • The team has fantastic attention to detail.

    Franchising respondentUSA

  • Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has a good understanding of the industry and our business and provides prompt and quality client service.

    Franchising respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Jonathan C Solish
    Jonathan C Solish

    Jonathan C Solish

    Jonathan Solish remains a go-to lawyer for high profile class actions and single plaintiff disputes, particularly misclassification and termination cases. He also handles a variety of transactional matters.

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  • Keith D. Klein
    Keith D. Klein

    Keith D. Klein

    Keith Klein represents clients in arbitration and commercial litigation relating to franchising and distribution issues. He is active on behalf of food and beverage brands and is particularly interested in the technology sector.

    • Keith has a fantastic awareness of business implications.

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  • Kenneth R Costello
    Kenneth R Costello

    Kenneth R Costello

    Kenneth Costello is noted for his strong transactional franchising practice. He frequently assists clients with issues such as licensing, branding and regulatory compliance.

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