Areas of Practice

We support franchisors in the structuring, expansion, and legal management of their networks, with solutions tailored to the company’s business model and current stage of development. We focus on legal certainty, scalability, and the mitigation of regulatory and contractual risks, including strategic support in litigation and restructuring.

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Our advisory services include:

Legal structuring of franchise models and distribution channels.

Drafting and updating the Franchise Offering Circular (COF) and the franchise agreement.

Standardization and review of contracts with distributors, representatives, and licensees.

Legal assessment of operating networks (contractual, corporate, real estate, privacy and data protection, and compliance).

Analysis of risks related to economic dependence and reclassification of employment relationships.

Protection and licensing of trademarks and other intellectual property assets.

Management of defaults and disputes with franchisees or distributors.

Support in the restructuring, closure, or succession of units.

Due diligence for chains seeking to raise capital or pursue M&A.

Governance, audits, and training for franchisors, franchisees, and their teams.

Advice on structuring Franchisee Councils and Advertising and Marketing Funds.

Legal assessment of operating chains (contract law, corporate law, tax law, real estate law, privacy and data protection, and compliance).