Recognition
10 October 2023 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
We are proud to announce that Chambers Canada 2024 has ranked Sotos LLP as a leading law firm in Canada for Franchising.
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21 September 2023 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
This article aims to provide guidance on ad fund best practices and to highlight essential considerations for franchisors in creating and managing their ad funds.
Allan Dick Franchising Lauren Parker Restaurant
19 September 2023 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
Allan Dick and Lauren Parker Franchising presents a powerful opportunity for restaurant concept owners to expand on the success of their brand and accelerate growth. In deciding whether to franchise, restaurant concept owners should carefully consider several crucial factors. 1. Do you have a proven concept? Franchising should never be the FIRST step in your […]
Updates
5 September 2023 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
Sotos LLP is pleased to welcome Maria Arabella Robles as an associate in the litigation department. Maria is working primarily with the litigation and class action departments of the firm. As a previous summer and articling student at the firm, Maria worked on several litigation matters spanning across various practice areas. Maria graduated from Osgoode […]
24 August 2023 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
We are thrilled to announce that Sotos LLP has once again demonstrated its unrivalled expertise in Franchise Law. In the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada, our team has not only secured the top spot nationally as the Top-Listed National Award Winner for Franchise Law in Canada, but also provincially as the Top-Listed […]
We are pleased to announce that John Yiokaris has been recognized in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada for his work in Corporate Law. John serves as co-managing partner at Sotos LLP, overseeing its strategic direction. He is a distinguished legal figure, recognized by Chambers Canada, Canadian Legal LEXPERT Directory, Who’s Who […]
Intellectual Property John Yiokaris
15 August 2023 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
By John Yiokaris Trademarks are some of the most valuable intellectual property that businesses may own. Do you have a unique trademark or design mark associated with your products or services that you’ve been considering registering? Now is the time! Effective January 1, 2024, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) will increase most of their […]
Automotive Jason Brisebois John Yiokaris
7 July 2023 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
Before beginning the search for a purchaser, principals looking to sell should critically analyze their dealership.
Corporate and Commercial Updates
14 April 2023 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
Sotos LLP and several leading Canadian law firms specializing in competition law class actions have jointly responded to the Government of Canada’s consultation and discussion paper on the Future of Competition Policy in Canada. We highly recommend reading the submission if you have an interest in Canadian competition law. The submission highlights the urgent need […]
12 April 2023 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
We are excited to announce that Sotos LLP has once again secured its position as Canada’s leading franchise law firm. Since 2013, our firm has consistently had more lawyers listed as Legal Eagles by Franchise Times than any other law firm in the country. This distinction reflects our commitment to providing exceptional legal services to […]
