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.
