OBA Franchise Law PROGRAM | Original Program Date: May 2, 2024

Please join the Ontario Bar Association Franchise Law Section for a unique opportunity to hear from a group of the most experienced and esteemed franchise law practitioners in Canada about complex and nuanced topics from the trenches of practice. Our illustrious panel will provide tips and practical guidance in a Q&A format, addressing key topics including:

• Common mistakes that new and emerging franchisors make when rolling out and scaling their franchise systems.
• The key strategic considerations to bear in mind when bringing and responding to complex recission claims.
• Best practices and traps to avoid in leasing-related disclosure and contracting practices post-Raibex.
• Key litigation considerations when advising franchisees and franchisors on resales and transfers of poorly-performing locations.

Submit any additional questions in advance to aboudreau@sotos.ca; ierez@hofferadler.com; dronde@cassels.com, and we will ensure they are covered during the program.

PROGRAM CHAIR

Adam Ship, Ship-Law-ADR

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

Allan Dick, Sotos LLP
Andraya Frith, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Jeffrey P. Hoffman, Dale & Lessmann LLP
Larry M. Weinberg, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP