USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide
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Polsinelli is able to assist with a range of litigious issues facing franchised businesses including breaches of contract, termination disputes and arbitrations. The firm has a strong practice advising clients on corporate and transactional issues involving IP rights, contract drafting and international brand expansion. It is particularly well regarded for its representation of restaurant and food service clients.
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Polsinelli advised Gordon Ramsay North America on the franchise structure, arrangements and the licensing of its restaurants in the USA.
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The team has depth of experience, provides strategy focused and practical legal advice.
What separates Polsinelli from others is its deep knowledge of franchise law across the spectrum and commitment to staying at the forefront of learning.
The law firm has a deep franchise law understanding across multiple jurisdictions as well as strong litigation and contract teams.
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Joyce Mazero provides extensive counsel to clients on franchising agreements and contract drafting, as well as assisting with litigating franchising disputes.
Joyce consistently responds to questions quickly and directly.
Joyce is knowledgeable, experienced and helpful, especially with complex situations.
Joyce is good at dealing with sophisticated international transactions.
She has deep knowledge and provides good and practical advice.
Leonard MacPhee cochairs the firm's global franchise and supply network practice. He is adept at handling both non-contentious issues and disputes pertaining to a variety of matters, including termination and breach of contract.
Leonard is very knowledgeable and easy to deal with.
He is thoroughly prepared, gracious and always thinking.
His service, acumen and ability to distill information down to what matters to get to a practical solution are amazing.
Jess Dance is noted for his experience in serving as external franchise counsel for US-based companies. He has particular expertise in advising on international expansion and representing franchisors in franchise agreement disputes.
His level of knowledge around franchise law is very deep and his practical advice in execution is always helpful.
Jess has a great handle on a lot of the technical compliance issues that we see and a great ability to break those down into actionable items.
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