Chambers Review
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Franchising - USA - Nationwide
What the Team is Known For
Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren advises a number of high profile franchisors in the hospitality, restaurant and lodging industries on the full range of franchising matters. It has a strong bench of attorneys offering notable experience and expertise in franchising M&A and regulatory and compliance work. The firm is particularly well versed in the drafting and registering of franchise agreements and disclosure documents, as well as offering expertise on the structuring of domestic and international franchise relationships.
Strengths
"I always receive quality work in a very prompt manner from the lawyers at Larkin Hoffman."
"There is an exceptional depth of experience in planning and handling any issues that may arise."
Work Highlights
Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren represented Proforma in lawsuit brought against a former franchisee and his current employer claiming breach of contract and misappropriation of trade secrets.
Notable practitioners
Charles Modell is a well-regarded attorney who regularly advises on the structuring of both domestic and international franchise arrangements.
"Chuck is among the brightest in the franchise bar."
Joseph Fittante is adept at guiding clients such as emerging and mature franchisors on disclosure and supply issues.
"Joe is knowledgeable and a leader in the franchise bar."
"Joe is an expert in franchise regulation across the whole spectrum. He's extremely well connected with the regulators and is able to do a lot of work really quickly."
Max Schott is a respected lawyer who works with franchisors from a range of industries. He works on issues such as disclosures, supply chain maintenance and licensing.
"Max is an excellent attorney."
"He is very responsive and quick to answer. He shows a high level of professionalism and is transparent."