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Charlottetown

141 Kent St., Suite 300
McInnes Cooper Building
Charlottetown, PE
C1A 1N3

Tel: 902.368.8473
Fax: 902.368.8346

Fredericton

570 Queen St., Suite 600
Barker House
Fredericton, NB
E3B 6Z6

Tel: 506.458.8572
Fax: 506.458.9903

Halifax

1969 Upper Water St., Suite 1300
Purdy’s Wharf Tower II
Halifax, NS
B3J 3R7

Tel: 902.425.6500
Fax: 902.425.6350

Moncton

644 Main St., Suite 400
Blue Cross Building, South Tower
Moncton, NB
E1C 1E2

Tel: 506.857.8970
Fax: 506.857.4095

Saint John

1 Germain St., Suite 1700
Brunswick Square
Saint John, NB
E2L 4V1

Tel: 506.643.6500
Fax: 506.643.6505

St. John’s

10 Fort William Pl., 5th Floor
Baine Johnston Centre
St. John’s, NL
A1C 1K4

Tel: 709.722.8735
Fax: 709.722.1763

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Whether you are a franchisor or a franchisee, we have the skills and experience to protect your interests in all aspects of your business. McInnes Cooper lawyers assist franchise clients by:

Advising on the application of franchise legislation and regulations
Advising on the start-up of new franchise systems
Defending tort claims
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating franchise agreements
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial leases and other real-property agreements
Enforcing franchise agreements and obtaining franchise-related injunctions
Facilitating the purchase and sale of existing franchise units and systems
Facilitating secured financing transactions
Mediating or litigating commercial disputes
Preparing and reviewing disclosure documents
Registering and licensing Trade Marks

We provide advice on developments in franchise law regimes and engage legislative drafters and policy makers on our clients’ behalf.

McInnes Cooper is a Support Services Member of the Canadian Franchise Association.

Michael Melvin

Partner

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Len Hoyt
Board Chair, Partner

Publication

March 7, 2018

Michael Melvin & Patrick Kerr in The FranchiseVoice's Legal Digest

McInnes Cooper's franchise lawyers stay up-to-date on legal developments in franchising - and help keep industry-members up-to-date. McInnes Cooper Franchise...

News

October 3, 2017

Chambers Canada 2018 Legal Rankings

Chambers Canada 2018 has ranked McInnes Cooper as a leading law firm in Corporate/Commercial, Employment & Labour, Environment and Pensions...

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September 5, 2017

McInnes Cooper's Mike Melvin & Alex Warshick in The FranchiseVoice

Non-compete clauses in franchise agreements offer franchisors important and legitimate protections from unfair competition – but only if they meet...

News

August 17, 2017

Fundamentals of Franchising – Canada, Second Edition

McInnes Cooper is pleased to announce the American Bar Association’s publication of Fundamentals of Franchising – Canada, Second Edition, an...

News

April 26, 2016

Uncertainty of Franchise Laws Challenges Businesses

According to Lexpert Magazine, as much as 20% of all Canadian consumer dollars for goods and services are spent at...

Publication

January 27, 2016

McInnes Cooper's Mike Melvin in Franchise Canada

Our lawyers are involved in the industries they serve; that's what give them the ability to understand their clients' businesses...

News

July 31, 2013

Franchise Legal Counsel Matters

McInnes Cooper Franchise lawyer Mike Melvin is quoted in the Summer 2013 edition of Franchise Canada. Click here to...

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June 12, 2013

Webinar: New Franchisors - Negotiating the Common Legal Challenges

With guidance on a few key points, emerging franchisors can often avoid those legal mistakes that have the potential to...

Publication

June 7, 2013

Franchise Questions: What do I need to know about moving into new markets?

In Franchise Canada’s Spring 2013 “Viewpoints” feature, McInnes Cooper franchise lawyer Michael Melvin answers this question for franchisors and franchisees:...

We are pleased to provide you with detailed biographies on our lawyers, paralegals and administrative team, so you can learn more about how we can best support your business' success.

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We want to hear from you: Did we delight you with great service or a timely insight? Did we miss the mark? Are you looking for legal advice? If so, we want to know. Just type a few lines into our form, send an email to client.service@mcinnescooper.com, or call 1-855-622-6668.

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We are pleased to provide you with detailed biographies on our lawyers, paralegals and administrative team, so you can learn more about how we can best support your business' success.

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We want to hear from you: Did we delight you with great service or a timely insight? Did we miss the mark? Are you looking for legal advice? If so, we want to know. Just type a few lines into our form, send an email to client.service@mcinnescooper.com, or call 1-855-622-6668.

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