Practice Summary
Jason is the leader of our Personal Services practice area. He spent his initial years practicing law in the New York and Toronto offices of an elite New York-based global law firm. At Sotos, Jason applies his experience as a New York state-qualified lawyer and as an Ontario-licensed lawyer to advise entrepreneurs and businesses on all matters involving cross-border franchising, licensing and distribution and related structuring. His practice focuses on the acquisition and sale of franchise systems, franchise system development and all aspects of starting and operating a franchise, including the preparation of franchise disclosure and related commercial agreements as well as the importing and exporting of franchise systems. Jason also advises clients with respect to mergers and acquisitions and other business transactions, commercial leasing, and advertising and marketing law.
BAR ADMISSION
New York, Third Department, 2017
Ontario, 2019
EDUCATION
J.D., University of Toronto, Faculty of Law, 2016
Hon. B.A. (with high distinction), University of Toronto, 2013
More About Jason Brisebois
Practice Areas
- Sector Leader – Personal Services
- Franchisor Services – Focus on automotive, restaurants, and professional services
- International Franchising, Licensing and Distribution
- Private Equity Financing and Mergers and Acquisitions
- Corporate / Commercial and Finance
- Commercial Leasing
Recognitions
- Awarded the Lexology 2024 Client Choice Award for Franchising in Canada
- Listed as “Ones to Watch” in Best Lawyers in Canada – Franchise Law (2024)
- Named “Legal Eagle” by Franchise Times Magazine (2020 – 2024)
Professional Associations
- Canadian Bar Association
- Law Society of Ontario
- American Bar Association
- American Bar Association – Forum on Franchising
- Canadian Franchise Association
- International Franchise Association
- Member-at-Large, Ontario Bar Association Franchise Law Section (2020-2021)
Selected Works
- Speaker & Co-author – “Franchising 101“, the 21st Annual Ontario Bar Association Franchise Law Conference, November 2022.
- Speaker – “Canadian Franchising in the Post-Covid World”, Mondaq Webinar, May 5, 2022.
- Speaker, “Shining a Legal Light on “Dark Kitchens”, Canadian Franchise Association – 2022 National Convention, April 11, 2022.
- Co-author – “Franchise & Licensing in Canada“, The Legal 500 Comparative Guide, 2021.
- Penalty Clauses And Liquidated Damages Provisions In Franchise Agreements, Ontario Bar Association Franchise Law Section, January 2021.
- Exploring The Intersection Of Privacy Law And Franchise Law, the 19th Annual Ontario Bar Association Franchise Law Conference – Franchising 2020: Franchising During Turbulent Times, November 2020.
- The Impact Of Private Equity On The Franchising Industry, the 19th Annual Ontario Bar Association Franchise Law Conference – Franchising 2020: Franchising During Turbulent Times, November 2020.
- Speaker, “VIP Panel”, Canadian Franchise Association – Franchise Canada Show, Toronto, ON, February 23, 2020.
- Looking ahead: Succession planning for your dealership, Canadian AutoWorld, January 2020
- Keep your distance! Navigating New Dealer Points and Relocated Dealerships, Canadian AutoWorld, November 2019
- Automobile Dealers and Privacy Law, Canadian AutoWorld, August 2019
- Speaker, “Ten Things to Look for in a Franchisor”, Canadian Franchise Association – Franchise Canada Show, Toronto, ON, February 23, 2019.
- Speaker, “Ten Things to Look for in a Franchisor”, Canadian Franchise Association – Franchise Canada Show, Toronto, ON, October 13, 2018.
Blogs
SOTOS LLP BLOG October 18, 2023Keep your distance! Navigating New Dealer Points and Relocated Dealerships
SOTOS LLP BLOG September 21, 2023Franchise Advertising Funds: A Blueprint for Success and Pitfall Prevention
SOTOS LLP BLOG July 7, 2023Headed on the Highway: Selling your Dealership
SOTOS LLP BLOG July 30, 2020Pending Amendments to Arthur Wishart Act to Take Effect September 1, 2020
SOTOS LLP BLOG April 6, 2020Can a Dealership Unilaterally Close its Doors During a Pandemic
SOTOS LLP BLOG April 1, 2020Ontario Announces Emergency Order Regarding Price Gouging
SOTOS LLP BLOG March 31, 2020Heading for the Offramp: Selling your Dealership
SOTOS LLP BLOG March 27, 2020Dealer Advertising: What do I need to know?
SOTOS LLP BLOG March 24, 2020Managing the Impact of Coranavirus on your Dealership
SOTOS LLP BLOG March 10, 2020Planning Ahead: Coronavirus and Managing its Impact on Franchise Operations
SOTOS LLP BLOG January 9, 2020California Assembly Bill AB-5 and “Joint Employer” Status: Should Canadian Franchisors be Concerned?
SOTOS LLP BLOG December 17, 2019Ontario Business Law Modernization and Burden Reduction Council Proposes Changes to the Arthur Wishart Act
SOTOS LLP BLOG August 30, 2019Ontario Proposes Changes to Direct Selling Rules under the Consumer Protection Act
SOTOS LLP BLOG July 23, 2019Canada’s Safe Food for Canadians Act and Safe Food for Canadians Regulations Come into Effect
Personal Statement
I’m committed to providing franchisors of all sizes with legal advice tailored to their needs. Through my experience practicing in both Canada and the United States, including-advising clients on complex cross-border transactions and franchising, I offer unique and multifaceted ways of approaching modern legal problems.
When I’m not working, I’m an avid skier, golfer, and hockey fan.