SERVICES WE PROVIDE

We provide the following services in our New York office:

Disclosure Document Review

We review franchise agreements and disclosure documents to provide new franchisees with legal advice about franchises which they are considering purchasing.

Disclosure Document Preparation

We assist start-up franchisors in preparing necessary legal documentation, including franchise agreements, disclosure documents, and registrations.

We assist established franchisors in updating and registering disclosure documents.

Master Franchise Agreements

We assist foreign and domestic franchisors in setting up master franchise arrangements to enable them to rapidly expand in large territories.

Franchise Disputes and Litigation

We represent franchisors and franchisees in lawsuits filed in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration proceedings and appeals.

Corporate Formation

We assist in the formation of corporations and setting up systems for corporate governance, including the preparation of shareholders agreements.

Trademarks and Intellectual Property

We assist in registering trademarks at the state and federal levels, and we handle disputes involving trademarks, intellectual property, copyrights, trade secrets, and domain name disputes.

Lease Review and Negotiation

We assist in reviewing, drafting and negotiating lease agreements.

Loan Document Review and Negotiation

We assist in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating loan financing documents.

Antitrust and Price Discrimination Issues

We provide legal advice and representation in antitrust matters.

Employment Issues

We provide legal advice on employment disputes. We represent franchisors and franchisees in employment-related lawsuits, including cases involving noncompetition agreements, customer lists, and trade secrets.

We assist in reviewing, drafting and negotiating employment agreements.