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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Franchising

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

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Provided by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Davis Wright Tremaine offers franchising clients complete legal support in the areas of franchise regulatory, commercial, and business law issues. However, beyond franchise law, Davis Wright Tremaine stands apart from peer franchising firms in being able to leverage the firm’s collective expertise in all areas of commercial law practice to deliver comprehensive legal support to franchising clients, from intellectual property, privacy and data security to food safety, M&A, liquor licensing, technology contracts, immigration, dispute resolution, real estate, and more. Few peer franchising firms can match Davis Wright Tremaine’s ability to seamlessly coordinate full-service legal support.

Chambers Review

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Franchising - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Davis Wright Tremaine is a robust team handling complex franchisor and franchisee issues. It is well placed to provide strategic advice on brand development and expansion within the US and globally. The firm is particularly adept at representing those in the restaurant and food and beverage industries.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Davis Wright Tremaine acted as outside franchise counsel for PME Franchising US and provided advice on the launch of its HANDWRITTEN brand hotel network.

Strengths

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  • Davis Wright Tremaine's franchise team stands out for its pure franchise specialization and deep industry network.

    Franchising respondentUSA
  • The team has expertise and provides timely and actionable advice.

    Franchising respondentUSA
  • The law firm's quality and accuracy is always consistent.

    Franchising respondentUSA
  • Davis Wright Tremaine shows the ability to understand the implications beyond the documents and can understand potential risks or exposures down the road with the context in mind.

    Franchising respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Tanja Hens
    Band 4Tanja Hens

    Tanja Hens

    Tanja Hens is noted for her expertise in transactional work. She is highly experienced in assisting franchisors in acquisitions, cross-border expansions and new product launches.

    • She is a highly experienced and intelligent lawyer with a keen eye for detail.

      Franchising respondentUSA
    • She provides clear guidance and insight to us.

      Franchising respondentUSA
    • What sets Tanja apart is her ability to provide clear and pragmatic legal guidance on highly complex matters.

      Franchising respondentUSA

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