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USA Guide 2023
USA - Nationwide Franchising
3
Band 3

3 Ranked Lawyers

About

Provided by Greenberg Traurig, PA

Greenberg Traurig’s Franchise & Distribution Practice draws on the deep transactional, regulatory, litigation, and intellectual property experience of its dedicated attorneys to advise regional, national, and international franchisors, manufacturers, and distributors in the many aspects of franchising and distribution. Our transactional team understands that every operation is unique and creates tailored franchise and distribution plans for clients specifically designed to meet their short- and long-term goals. Clients, ranging from individual entrepreneurs to internationally recognized public companies, rely on us to structure domestic and international franchise and distribution programs, prepare and file registration documents, counsel on compliance with federal and state relationship regulations, counsel on the implementation of system-wide marketing and other franchise programs, and address relationship problems that may arise. If an issue arises, our litigation team is skilled in effectively and efficiently representing franchise and distribution companies in litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other alternative dispute resolution procedures.

Chambers Review

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Franchising - USA - Nationwide
3
Band 3
What the team is known for

Greenberg Traurig has a strong franchise and distribution practice with expertise in both domestic and international transactions and regulatory compliance work. It represents a number of large franchises in the full range of transactional and litigation needs. The firm also possesses particular expertise in matters arising from issues concerning IP and labor and employment. It is able to provide clients with regular counsel on the nuances and the impact of changes in local law in various international jurisdictions.

Work Highlights

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  • Greenberg Traurig continued to serve as domestic and international franchise counsel to Quality is Our Recipe (Wendy’s) in connection with its worldwide franchise operations.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David Oppenheim
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David Oppenheim
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Band 2

David Oppenheim maintains an impressive practice and advises on regulatory compliance issues and domestic and international franchising matters.

Alan Greenfield
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Alan Greenfield
3
Band 3

Alan Greenfield advises on matters such as structuring franchise programs and international transactions.

Breton H. Permesly
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Breton H. Permesly
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Band 4

Breton Permesly offers strong expertise in domestic and international franchising and distribution matters. He regularly advises clients on franchise program development and cross-border deals and transactions.

"Breton does international franchising and he knows so much about the topic, so no matter what country we want to go to he knows how to set it up."

Ranked Lawyers at
Greenberg Traurig, PA

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Franchising

David Oppenheim
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David Oppenheim
2
Band 2
Alan Greenfield
3
Alan Greenfield
3
Band 3
Breton H. Permesly
4
Breton H. Permesly
4
Band 4

Members

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