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Band 4

Franchising

Nationwide - Canada

2 Years Ranked

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Provided by Stephanie Sugar

Canada

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Stephanie Sugar is a Partner in our litigation group. Stephanie is the franchising Sector-Lead of McCarthy Tétrault’s National Retail and Consumer Markets Group.

Stephanie practices in the area of consumer protection and regulation, with a focus on complex commercial litigation, class actions defence, and franchise law. Stephanie is a trusted and strategic advisor for her clients across a variety of industries. She has been counsel on cases before the Supreme Court of Canada, the Federal Court and all levels of Ontario’s Courts.

Stephanie is the author of Franchise Law in Canada, a book that is national in focus detailing the developing legal principles in franchise law arising from the expansion of provincial regulations, and considering the intersections between the statutory regimes and common law.

Stephanie completed her JD and LLM at the University of Western Ontario. She teaches Advanced Contracts at Western University, and speaks and publishes regularly in the areas of franchise law and commercial litigation.

Career

Ontario, 2013

Professional Memberships

Ontario Bar Association’s Franchise Section Executive, CBA, Advocate’s Society

Publications

Author, Franchise Law in Canada 2nd ed (November, 2023)

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Franchising - Nationwide - Canada
4
Band 4

Stephanie Sugar has a strong contentious practice, with notable expertise in handling franchise disputes and wider commercial litigation matters. She is additionally skilled at assisting companies with market entries and the revision of franchise agreements, notably for clients in the automotive and education sectors.

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