Franchise and Distribution Law
Franchise and distribution agreements are about the parties’ expectations - establishing expectations, meeting expectations and dealing quickly with disappointed expectations.
We help clients establish the right structure for meeting the expectations of all parties to the agreement, as well as the expectations of state franchise laws, including compliance with registration and disclosure rules. When expectations are not met, we advise clients on the risks of continuing or terminating the arrangement.
We assist entities of all sizes in structuring every type of distribution, dealership and franchise agreement, including both domestic (governed by state law) and international arrangements. Our membership in Lex Mundi and World Services Group gives us quick access to top professionals in more than 100 countries. These resources are invaluable in creating agency and distribution arrangements in foreign countries.
Franchise and distribution arrangements roll business operations and their legal framework into one--a contract that is also a kind of business plan. As such, they touch upon many facets of a business, in particular marketing and advertising practices that can create issues of consumer safety law and antitrust law. We tap the expertise of attorneys throughout the firm to address the many issues arising from these comprehensive agreements.
