Practice Summary
Laura Nichols is a senior associate practicing in the areas of corporate and commercial law with a focus on franchising, licensing and distribution. Laura also practices in the area of private wealth and succession planning. In addition to advising franchisors on the aspects of their business specifically relating to franchise matters, Laura advises on a variety of corporate commercial matters, including share and asset acquisitions and divestitures, corporate reorganizations, commercial contracts and general corporate governance. Laura regularly advises clients on all aspects of estate planning and incapacity planning, including trusts, wills and powers of attorney for both property and personal care. She also advises estate trustees on the estate administration process.
BAR ADMISSION
British Columbia, 2013
Ontario, 2020
EDUCATION
J.D., University of Victoria Faculty of Law, 2012
B.A., McGill University, Graduated with Great Distinction, 2008
More About Laura Nichols
Practice Areas
- Sector Leader – Cannabis – Cultivation and Retail Distribution
- Franchisor Services – All Sectors with a focus on personal services, restaurants, professional services, and home services
- International Franchising, Licensing and Distribution
- Corporate / Commercial, Mergers and Acquisitions and Finance
- Trademarks and Intellectual Property
- Contests and Advertising
- CASL Compliance
- Board Governance
- Franchise Associations
- Franchisee Services
- Private Client – Wills, Trusts and Estates
Recognitions
Named “Legal Eagle” by Franchise Times Magazine (2021)
Professional Associations
- Canadian Bar Association
- Law Society of British Columbia
- Law Society of Ontario
- Canadian Franchise Association
- International Franchise Association