Franchise & Distribution Disputes

Franchising and Other Distribution of Products and Services – Arbitration of franchise disputes in the restaurant industry; representation of domestic and international franchisors, franchisees, manufacturers, manufacturers’ representatives, wholesalers, and retailers in supply chain issues both in litigation and corporate transactions; drafting and review of franchise agreements, operations manuals, and disclosure documents on behalf of franchisors and franchisees; representation of parties to international bills of lading, letters of credit and guarantees in connection with the importation of products from Europe and Asia; representation of parties in connection with breaches of warrantees, supply contracts, and general commercial breaches of contract; representation of product line acquirer in franchise litigation.