October 5, 2021

Sotos LLP is the exclusive contributor to Legal 500 Comparative Guides 2021

Once again, Sotos LLP is the exclusive contributor of The Legal 500 Comparative Guide: Franchise & Licensing in Canada. It’s important to get to know the legal and regulatory environment within which we operate. With that in mind, here is an overview of what you need to know about franchise law in Canada.

About Legal 500 Comparative Guides

The Legal 500’s Country Comparative Guides are produced in association with the World’s leading lawyers and give the in-house community a practical overview of the laws and regulations in key jurisdictions, for specific practice areas.

About Sotos LLP

As Canada’s leading franchising, licensing and distribution law firm, with over 20 legal professionals dedicated to the industry, Sotos provides a comprehensive range of franchise law, corporate, private equity financing, commercial, litigation, intellectual property, employment and real estate services to franchisors. For over 40 years, Sotos has worked with regional, national and international franchisors in every sector of the franchise industry from launch to exit including with their international expansion.

About Peter Viitre, CFE

Peter Viitre is a partner with Sotos LLP in Toronto, Canada’s largest franchise law firm. He is also chair of the firm’s corporate department, and head of the firm’s home services and retail franchise practice areas. Peter has been recognized by Chambers CanadaCanadian Legal LEXPERT DirectoryWho’s Who Legal, and Best Lawyers in Canada as a leading Canadian franchise law practitioner. Peter can be reached directly at 416.977.7754 or pviitre@sotosllp.com.

About Jason Brisebois, Sotos LLP

Jason Brisebois is an associate with Sotos LLP in Toronto, Canada’s largest franchise law firm. He is head of the firm’s personal services franchise practice area, and practices business law with a focus on franchising, distribution, and licensing. He has been recognized as a “Legal Eagle” by the Franchise Times as a leading Canadian franchise law practitioner. Jason can be reached directly at 416.572.7323 or jbrisebois@sotosllp.com.