Global Franchise

Selecting the right franchise lawyer for your franchise system is not an easy business. Andrae Marrocco offers solid advice to assist you in making this vital decision.

Identifying and selecting the right franchise lawyer and law firm to partner with can significantly impact the strength and growth of your franchise system.

A good franchise lawyer will prepare robust franchise documentation, provide pertinent and prudent legal advice, and help with early-stage problem solving. Pinpointing the most suitable franchise lawyer for you can mean the difference between a healthy growing system and one that is mired in a host of issues.

As with many service providers, when it comes to lawyers and law firms, there are many options, varieties and complexities involved in making such an important decision. Law firms come in all shapes and sizes, international, regional, full service, boutique etc. Moreover, each franchise lawyer has their own unique blend of expertise and experience based on the types of franchise systems they have worked with, the specific franchise work and transactions they have undertaken, and their other areas of practice.

Read this article, first published in Global Franchise (Volume 3.5), in which Andrae Marrocco discusses five factors to consider when choosing the right franchise lawyer for you.

This article is published to inform clients and contacts of important developments in the field of franchise and distribution law. The content is informational only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. We encourage you to consult a McMillan lawyer if you have specific questions or concerns relating to any of the topics covered here.