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Franchising and Distribution
For many businesses around the world, franchising is the most efficient, profitable path to growth. Whether you are a start-up company or a mature establishment, Dentons understands the franchise industry and its diverse legal needs.
As you establish and expand your franchise locally, nationally or globally, leverage our extensive experience in all aspects of franchising and related distribution models across a broad spectrum of industry sectors, including: restaurant, fitness, retail, services, hospitality, entertainment, technology and automotive.
Our lawyers hold leadership positions in numerous franchising and antitrust organizations such as the American Bar Association (ABA) Forum on franchising, the ABA Antitrust Section and the International Franchise Association.
Acquisition Finance, Business Agreements and Commercial Contracts, Business Structures and Tax Planning, Capital Markets, Compliance, Corporate, Corporate Governance, Cross-Border Securities and Corporate Finance, Cross-Border Transactions, Debt Capital Markets, Directors and Officers, Equity Capital Markets, Income Trusts, Initial Public Offerings, Investment Funds and Income Trusts, IPOs and Public Offerings, Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities and Corporate Finance, Shareholder Activism, Special Stock Exchange Listings, Takeovers and Tender Offers, Electricity, Energy, Energy Mergers and Acquisitions, Mining, Mining Finance and M&A Transactions, Oil and Gas, Oilfield Services and Equipment, Renewable Energy
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Public Law, Public Policy and Regulation, Procurement Law and Government Contracts, Media Regulation, Canadian Competition and Foreign Investment Review, Communications
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Auto Manufacturers Liability Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Product Liability and Complex Torts, Professional Liability Litigation, Regulatory and Administrative Tribunals, Accident and Health Insurance, Automotive, Defense and Space, Financial Institutions, Government, Insurance, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Transportation, Transportation Litigation and Dispute Resolution
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Business Law, International Law, Probate & Estate Planning, Real Property Law, International Law, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Leasing, Corporate and Commercial Law, Municipal Law and Public/Private Partnerships, Secured Lending, Estate Planning and Administration
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Employment and Labor, Occupational Safety and Health, Executive Employment and Severance Agreements, Restrictive Covenant Disputes, Mergers and Acquisitions, Wrongful Termination and Unfair Dismissal
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Capital Markets, Corporate Governance, Cross-Border Transactions, Initial Public Offerings, Joint Ventures, Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities and Corporate Finance, Shareholder Activism, Special Committees, Stock Exchange Listings, Takeovers and Tender Offers, Energy Mergers and Acquisitions, Energy Transactions, Investment Banks and Broker Dealers, Mining, Mining Finance and M&A Transactions, Oil and Gas, Private Equity
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As diverse as you are At Dentons, we believe that diversity and inclusion matters to the success and strength of our firm and the quality of our advice and representation. When you work with Dentons, you work with a best-in-class team of experienced, diverse lawyers and other professionals.
Dentons' leadership is active in the planning, promotion and oversight of our diversity and inclusion policies and practices:
Recruitment
We make diversity and inclusion a priority from our recruitment processes, through orientation and training and at the highest levels of the Firm.
Inclusive culture We are committed to creating and maintaining a firm-wide culture of inclusion, where the unique talents and potential of all of our workforce are recognized, encouraged and supported.
Diversity initiatives Our initiatives include efforts to enhance the careers and personal lives of women. Other diversity initiatives include affinity groups, pipeline programs, mentoring and training programs.
Advocacy
We are active advocates of diversity in the legal profession and wider community. Our work with other business leaders, professionals and community groups in promoting greater diversity and inclusion and in encouraging others to embrace a similar philosophy and approach is an important part of our commitment.
Our efforts to maintain a diverse and inclusive work force have led to a variety of awards and recognitions.
We firmly believe that our workplace should reflect the communities in which we live and work. We are committed to attracting, supporting, promoting and retaining individuals from diverse cultures, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, religion, physical abilities, social perspective and other characteristics. We strive to foster a flexible environment where everyone respects, supports and learns from each other's skills, talents and differences.
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Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity
and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.
Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.
At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.
At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.
At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.
A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:
AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him
or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
Dentons Canada LLP got this award in 2026
Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely
respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.
Avvo Top Contributor: The Avvo Top Contributor Award is granted to attorneys who have earned significant contribution points in a given year on our sister site, Avvo.com. Contribution points are earned by answering questions in Q&A,
publishing Legal Guides, and other useful contributions to the Avvo community.
Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.
