Laval Franchise Lawyer

When your business starts growing and performing well, you might begin to explore franchise opportunities as a way to expand your business even further. Franchising can be a great way to enter new markets and grow your business to new levels. However, this can also present some additional new challenges. 

If you are considering a franchise deal, you need an experienced Laval franchise attorney who can give you the right advice about how to move forward. From structuring franchise agreements to protecting intellectual property, the team at Gravitas Légal can assist with all aspects of franchises. Contact our office today to learn all the ways that we can help you and your business.

Why Choose Us?

Franchise issues can get complicated quickly, and you need a lawyer who is able to understand the intricate details of these agreements. The team at Gravitas Légal has a deep understanding of franchise law, and can also assist with any commercial litigation that may arise during the franchising process. Whether you are looking to set up your business with a local franchise or expand internationally, we have the experience and expertise you need on your side. Protecting yourself and your business is key during these transactions, and we will work diligently to make sure your legal rights stay protected. Contact us today to get started.

Franchise Issues We Can Help You With

Franchise law can encompass a number of different issues, and it is often intertwined with business or corporate law. The lawyers at Gravitas Légal have over a decade of experience in business law, including the intricacies and complexities of franchise law. We know the types of issues to look for, and we can help you navigate around potential problems. When problems do arise, our team is ready and able to litigate fiercely on your behalf. Here are some of the most common types of issues that arise where our team can assist.

• Trademarks & Intellectual Property – Intellectual property rights are extremely significant for today’s businesses, and you want to make sure that your rights are protected during any franchise arrangement. Failure to properly protect your rights could cost you a significant amount of money. Additionally, the team at Gravitas Légal can help ensure your trademark is available in Canada. We can assist with trademark searches and the filing of paperwork to apply for your trademark.
• Tax Issues – Franchise agreements can have big implications on the structure of a corporation, and its structure directly affects the way it is treated for tax purposes. Our lawyers can advise on the arrangement that is best for your situation and give you different alternatives to consider. Plus, our close partnerships with local tax professionals and advisors can help make sure your business is minimizing its tax burden.
• Franchise Agreements – Drafting a thorough franchise agreement is critical to reducing potential issues that may arise in the future. The experienced team at Gravitas Légal is well-versed in franchise law, and we can help you put a rock-solid agreement in place. Our Laval franchise lawyers can assist with putting an agreement in place that is customized to your specific business needs. Our strong attention to detail allows us to draft an agreement that covers all your bases and helps ensure that all your legal rights are protected.
• Franchise Structuring Decisions – When you get ready to franchise your business, there are many decisions that must be made about the structure of your expansion. Do you plan to expand with only corporate-owned locations? Or will you sell franchise rights to new owners through a master franchise agreement? Expansion can be accomplished in many different ways, and having a trusted advisor by your side during this decision-making process is critical. Gravitas Légal can help you with all these decisions, and we will help you make the best decision for your business goals.
• Franchise Termination – There may come a time when you decide that a franchise is no longer right for you. Whether you no longer wish to own a franchise or you no longer want franchise owners to use your business name, we can assist you with all aspects of terminating a franchise agreement. Terminating an agreement the wrong way could end up costing you, so let us use our experience to help you through a termination that works for all the parties involved.
• Fraud & Misrepresentation – Unfortunately, not all businesses operate by telling the truth, and you can find yourself in a bad situation when you rely on someone else’s misrepresentations. They should be held liable when you suffer a loss as a result of their misrepresentation, and we can help you read through the fine print of your franchise agreements to determine exactly what legal rights you have when that happens. Let our experienced team help you today.
• Franchise Disputes – Even though you may have very thorough agreements in place, disputes are bound to happen. Situations may arise that are not covered by your franchise agreement, or one party may simply refuse to perform their obligations under the agreement. When that happens, you need a lawyer who knows how to protect your interests and enforce the agreements that are in place. Our team has experience successfully negotiating solutions to these disputes, and we can also litigate aggressively on your behalf when needed.

Contact A Laval Franchise Lawyer Today

If you are looking to buy or sell a franchise, contact our experienced franchise lawyers in Laval today. We serve clients throughout the Montréal area and assist with business expansions throughout Canada and even into other countries. We can work with you to draft franchise agreements that help protect your business property and legal rights, and we can assist with the decisions that need to be made throughout the franchise process. Whether you are buying or selling, we will help you decide what is the right decision for your business strategy. When disputes arise, our lawyers are ready and able to help settle them quickly and efficiently. Contact our office today to get started and learn how we can make the franchise process as smooth as possible for you and your business.