Allan Dick
Partner
Allan is a trusted primary advisor to many top franchisors, with more than three decades practising law in the franchising, licensing and distribution industry. He is recognized as one of Canada’s leading franchise litigators and has extensive experience at every level of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada as well as before national and international arbitration tribunals. Allan regularly provides expert opinions to other counsel. As a trademark agent, Allan also handles trademark litigation and opposition matters. Clients know him for his ability to consistently execute the best strategies for litigating disputes in a way that aligns with their business interests. Allan was an original member of the Ontario Bar Association Franchise Law Section and its predecessors and served as its Chair.
More About Allan
It is a privilege to be able to serve clients who entrust their matters to me and our firm. It is my personal goal to achieve the status of trusted advisor to owners of franchise systems. I strive to earn that trust daily and to make meaningful contributions to the success of the business and its principals.
When I am away from the office, I enjoy hiking and climbing throughout the world.
Ontario, 1984
LL.B., University of Toronto, 1982
Registered Trade Mark Agent
- Ranked in Band 1 by Chambers Canada – Franchising (2017 – 2025)
- Consistently listed in Best Lawyers in Canada – Franchise Law (2006 – 2025)
- Listed in Best Lawyers in Canada – Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2022)
- Listed as “Lawyer of the Year – 2020” by Best Lawyers in Canada
- Recognized in Best Lawyers Global Business Edition (2016 – 2024)
- Listed as “Most Frequently Recommended” in Canadian Legal LEXPERT Directory – Franchise (1997 – 2024)
- Listed as Leading Litigation Lawyer in LEXPERT Special Edition – Canada’s Leading Litigation Lawyers (2020 – 2023)
- Listed in Guide to US/Canada Cross-Border Lawyers in Canada: Corporate (2015 – 2017)
- Listed in Who’s Who Legal Canada: Franchise (2011 – 2023)
- Listed as “Most Highly Regarded – 2017” by Who’s Who Legal Canada: Franchise
- Listed as “Global Elite Thought Leader – (2022 – 2024) by Who’s Who Legal Global Guide: Franchise
- Listed in Who’s Who Legal Global Guide – Franchise (2011 – 2024)
- Inducted into the “Hall of Fame – 2022” by Franchise Times Magazine
- Named “Legal Eagle” by Franchise Times Magazine (2008 – 2024)
- Canadian Bar Association
- Law Society of Ontario
- College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents
- Canadian Franchise Association
- International Franchise Association
- American Bar Association
- American Bar Association – Forum on Franchising
- International Distribution Institute
- Intellectual Property Institute of Canada
- Toronto Lawyers Association
- American Association of Justice
- Advisory Board Member, Foodservice and Hospitality Magazine (Kostuch Media)
- Advisory Board Member, Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association (ORHMA), Workforce Committee
- Executive Committee Member (2010-2019) and Past Chair (2010-2012), Ontario Bar Association Franchise Law Section
- Vice-chair, Ontario Bar Association Joint Sub-Committee on Franchising (2008-2010)
- Executive member, Ontario Bar Association Joint Sub-Committee on Franchising (Since inception-2008)