Andrae Marrocco, Partner in the Toronto office of national full service law firm McMillan LLP, has been recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada 2019 as a leading lawyer in the area of Franchise Law. Continue reading
Andrae Marrocco re-appointed to the Executive of the OBA Franchise Law Section
Andrae Marrocco was re-appointed to the Ontario Bar Association Franchise Law Section Executive for 2018-2019. Continue reading
10 Potential Deal Breakers for Sophisticated Investors Looking to Acquire Franchise Systems
The investment community has been increasingly interested in franchise systems as potential targets. They present a valuable investment proposition for strategic and financial investors. The appeal of robust, long-term, and diversified royalty income streams, proven business concepts, potential for scalability and expansion, shared expansion costs (i.e. with franchisees), and the goodwill and strength of an established brand has caught the attention of private equity funds, family offices, and other sophisticated acquirers. Continue reading
Andrae Marrocco joins McMillan LLP
Andrae Marrocco is pleased to join McMillan LLP as a partner in the Business Law Group and the Franchise & Distribution Law Group. Continue reading
Dickinson Wright Attends the 34th Annual IBA/IFA Joint Conference
Dickinson Wright attorneys attended the 34th Annual International Bar Association / International Franchise Association Joint Conference in Washington DC – May 8-9, 2018. Continue reading
Andrae Marrocco Liaison for Multi-Unit and Multi-Brand Franchising Session at the 51st Annual IFA Legal Symposium
Andrae Marrocco was the Task Force liaison for the session: “Have Multi-Unit and Multi-Brand Franchisees Set a New Standard for Franchisors?” with panelists Tom Wells, Managing Partner of 10 Point Capital, Harris Chernow, Reger Rizzo & Darnall, and Ned Levitt, Dickinson Wright at the 51st Annual International Franchise Association Legal Symposium in Washington DC – May 6-8, 2018. Continue reading
Andrae Marrocco named a 2018 Franchise Times Legal Eagle
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Andrae Marrocco, Partner in the Toronto office of cross border law firm Dickinson Wright, has been selected as a 2018 Legal Eagle by Franchise Times. The annual list of Franchise Times Legal Eagles recognizes the best attorneys in franchising (across the US and Canada) as nominated by their clients and peers, and selected by the editorial board after additional research by Franchise Times. Continue reading
