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Blair Rebane

Blair Rebane

Canada 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Franchising

Nationwide - Canada

10 years ranked

About

Provided by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

Blair Rebane is a partner in the BLG Vancouver office. He has experience advising franchisors in all types of franchise matters. Blair’s practice also focuses on the area of contract law, with an emphasis on landlord/tenant matters, construction disputes, and creditors’ remedies. His clients include Canada’s largest franchisors, manufacturers, landlords, and those involved at all levels of the construction industry. Blair has appeared before the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Court of Appeal, and Federal Court of Canada on franchise, construction, and landlord/tenant matters. In addition, Blair has taught, published, and presented extensively on franchise law. Blair was named Vancouver Franchise Law Lawyer of the Year by The Best Lawyers in Canada (2021, 2019, 2017, and 2013).

Career

Called to the British Columbia Bar in 1995. Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Law from 1999-2011.

Publications

Contributor to various publications including globeandmail.com, Franchise Canada magazine and Canadian Business Franchise Directory.

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Chambers Canada Guide

Franchising - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Vancouver-based Blair Rebane of Borden Ladner Gervais advises both franchisors and master franchisees, assisting with disputes and distribution agreements. He is notably active in the automotive and retail sectors.

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Alberta

British Columbia

Nationwide - Canada

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