Frank Robinson is an associate in the Business Law and Franchise Law Groups.
He practises business law, with a focus on franchising, licensing, distribution and intellectual property. Frank also provides counsel on mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate, commercial and contractual matters.
Frank advises Canadian and international companies on all matters relating to franchising, licensing and distribution including structuring and expansion strategies, legal and regulatory issues, contract drafting and negotiation, intellectual property, and in particular, compliance with Canadian franchise disclosure legislation. Frank has worked with a broad range of product and service distribution and franchise companies, from local start-ups to international and global corporations, and in industries as diverse as retail, financial services, apparel, automotive, food services, software, commercial and residential services, hospitality, personal services, construction, health care, and others.
Frank strives to provide real-time and practical advice on Canadian franchise law, including on matters relating to the following:
· Drafting and updating of single form or multi-brand franchise agreements and franchise disclosure documents for area development, master franchising and other expansion programs
· Adaptation of foreign franchise documentation for use in Canada, including Québec
· Advising on the purchase and sale of individual franchises, and franchise systems as a whole
· Formulation and implementation of system-wide or unit-specific franchise disclosure strategies
· Advising on refranchising and buy-back transactions for franchise units
· Managing and advising on franchise disputes
Associations
· American Bar Association
· Canadian Bar Association
· Ontario Bar Association
Publications, Newsletters and Articles
Franchise Law e-COMMUNIQUE - April 23, 2013
Will British Columbia Enact Franchise Legislation? Make Your Voice Heard Now!
Franchise Law e-COMMUNIQUE - April 2013
It's That Time of Year: Does Your Canadian Franchise Disclosure Document Need Updating?
Do You Know Your Canadian Material? Materiality Under the Arthur Wishart Act
Wake Up and Smell the Coffee: Summary Judgment Decision Dismissing Tim Horton's Class Action Upheld on Appeal
Franchise Law e-COMMUNIQUE - October 2012
Manitoba's Franchises Act: In Force on October 1, 2012
Franchise Law e-COMMUNIQUE - July 2012
Manitoba's Franchises Act: There Is Still Time to Update Your Disclosure Document!
Franchise Law e-COMMUNIQUÉ - May 2012
Manitoba's Franchises Act: Are You Ready?
Roll Out the Changes to Win: Court Grants Summary Judgment to Tim Hortons in Proposed Class Action
Canadian Disclosure Laws Expand - Manitoba Franchise Law Becomes Effective on October 1, 2012
Roll Out the Changes to Win: Court Grants Summary Judgment to Tim Hortons in Proposed Class Action
Franchise Law e-COMMUNIQUÉ - February 2012
Federal Court Holds that Intellectual Property Rights Do Not Automatically Transfer in an Asset Sale
Franchise Law e-COMMUNIQUÉ - October 2011
Franchisors Should Remember Their Potential Disclosure Obligations When Dealing With Franchise Resales
Conferences, Speaking Engagements, Events
Frank Robinson Presents "Practising Franchise Law - A Primer on Key Developments"
Frank Robinson presents on Franchise Transfers and Renewals at the OBA's Annual Franchise Law Conference
Frank Robinson Presents at CFA's Franchise Show