Client Representations in Franchising and Litigation
- Enforcement and termination of franchise agreements.
- Preliminary injunctions against use of trade secrets and trademark infringement.
- Preliminary injunctions against violations of non-compete agreements and contractual activity restrictions.
- Arbitration and litigation of exclusive territorial conflicts.
- As counsel to emerging franchisors, he has counseled and acted as outside general counsel to many start-up franchisors, some of which have grown into multinational systems.
- Litigated RICO, fraud, securities, preference and fraudulent conveyance cases.
- Counsel to promoters of investment fund for midsize private placement, purchase of an iconic restaurant and brand and positioned the fund for restaurant expansion and franchising.
- Counseled and enforced franchise agreements for domestic and international brands for the Fortune 50.
- Counseled and defended against class actions and counterclaims.
- Negotiate and mediate with franchisee attorneys.
- Represent groups of franchisees in two cases to acquire their franchisor, including one hostile takeover.
- Resolve valuation and shareholder disagreements for exit strategies or family office planning.
