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Franchising

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13 Years Ranked

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Provided by Elizabeth Dillon

USA

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With over 15 years of experience, Liz Dillon counsels growing and experienced franchisors to expand and maintain their franchise systems. She also assists startup franchisors to develop and position their franchise systems for growth both domestically and internationally. Liz serves as the leader of the firm’s Franchise & Distribution Practice Group.

Liz manages the franchise registration process for many well-known and emerging brands every year and has worked with numerous startup franchisors. She has helped franchisors expand into Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. She brings extensive knowledge and experience in preparing and registering disclosure documents, as well as franchise, development, and supply agreements. Liz is the co-editor of Lathrop GPM's Global Franchise Regulation Update - a comprehensive update on international regulatory developments compiled from publications and correspondence with franchise counsel throughout the world, published around twice annually.

Liz also assists clients through mergers and acquisitions, providing franchise, licensing and distribution expertise for transactions.

In addition to representing franchisors, Liz represents other companies in the myriad of legal issues involved with the distribution of goods. She advises on matters including dealer / distribution agreements, international sale of goods, and avoiding franchise and business opportunity laws (accidental franchise).

Clients value Liz's ability to provide real-life solutions to challenging problems. They depend on her responsive and pragmatic, yet creative, advice. Tenacity is a strength that has helped Liz gain the recognition of being named a “Legal Eagle” by Franchise Times, honored as a “Minnesota Rising Star” by peers, recognized by Chambers USA and Chambers Global, and acknowledged as an “Up and Coming Attorney” by Minnesota Lawyer. In addition, she has earned the Certified Franchise Executive designation from the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives.

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