Franchising - Nationwide - Canada
What the Team is Known For
Dale & Lessmann is a robust Toronto-based franchising law firm with a notable presence in the market and significant expertise across all aspects of franchise and distribution law. Its areas of expertise include leasing, marketing and franchise disclosure matters, as well as financing and franchise-related M&A. The team also regularly handles contentious work in the franchising field. Clients include domestic and multinational franchisors, as well as franchisees, distributors and licensors.
Strengths
"Dale & Lessmann has a good group of franchising practitioners."
Notable Practitioners
David Shaw is based in Toronto and is a significant figure in transactional franchising work. He regularly negotiates franchise agreements and assists with franchising acquisitions and divestitures.
Jeffrey Hoffman co-chairs Dale & Lessmann's franchise practice group. He is a seasoned lawyer based in Toronto with extensive experience handling franchise litigation and arbitration.
Chad Finkelstein is a Toronto-based lawyer who acts on a range of franchise and licence transactions. He has notable experience in the cannabis sector. "Chad Finkelstein knows his stuff."
Clark Harrop enjoys a burgeoning reputation for his franchise practice, with notable expertise in the retail, hospitality and cannabis sectors. "Clark Harrop has significant experience."
