Andrae is a partner in the Business Law Group and Co-Chair of the Franchise and Distribution Law Group. His transactional practice is focused on advising domestic and international businesses on franchise and distribution matters and corporate/M&A transactions. He has particular expertise in complex franchise arrangements, franchise system mergers and acquisitions, and cross-border/international transactions.

Andrae works with businesses and franchise systems (from start-ups to mature international enterprises) across a broad range of industries including professional services, technology, automotive, restaurant, retail, fitness and healthcare, childcare and education, real estate, manufacturing, and commercial services.

Franchise & Distribution
Andrae advises Canadian and international businesses on all aspects of Canadian franchise and distribution law including advice on structuring and expansion strategies, negotiation of franchise (master and area development), distribution and licensing agreements, regulatory and disclosure compliance, trademarks, acquisitions and dispositions, system changes, disputes and enforcement. He has specific expertise advising foreign franchisors expanding and adapting their systems to the Canadian market.

Corporate / M&A
Andrae’s corporate practice is focused on advising Canadian and international businesses on cross-border expansion, optimum corporate structures, negotiated merger and acquisition transactions, corporate governance, project and ownership arrangements (including sophisticated shareholder, partnership and joint venture agreements), financing and restructuring matters, complex commercial arrangements, private equity investments, and international transactions.

Andrae frequently presents at Canadian and international franchise conferences and events, and routinely writes for national and international franchise journals and publications. He is an active member of various North American franchise organizations, and serves on several steering committees.

Andrae has been awarded the “Certified Franchise Executive” designation by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives and is repeatedly named on the prestigious list of Legal Eagles by Franchise Times. He is also recognized by Chambers Canada, Who’s Who Legal: Franchise, Who’s Who Legal: Canada, The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, the Lexpert Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers, and Best Lawyers in Canada. Andrae’s literary contributions on the subject of franchise related mergers and acquisitions have earned him the title of Expert by Getting the Deal Through.

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Andrae J. Marrocco

Lawyer | Corporate M&A | Franchise & Distribution (CFE) | Partner at McMillan LLP | Toronto, Canada

Andrae Marrocco Presents at The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario – Advanced Corporate Law Program

November 5, 2015Andrae J. Marrocco# Articles / Presentations, # Franchise Conferences & Events

Andrae Marrocco presented on the topic “Common Challenges in Franchise and Not-For-Profit Practice” at The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario “Advanced Corporate Program” in Toronto – November 5, 2015. Download the Presentation Slides.

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