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Client Experience:
At last count, collectively we have worked on franchise matters in over 60 countries. Our international work has included:
- Helping U.S. franchisors comply with franchise sales laws in other countries. In July 2007, working with our client’s in-house international counsel and local counsel in Beijing, PlaveKoch obtained the first two registrations issued by the Chinese government to foreign franchisors under China's 2007 Franchise Regulation.
- Drafting and negotiating master franchise/subfranchise, multiple-unit development, and direct franchise deals.
- Drafting and negotiating joint venture, broker, commissioned agency, distribution, license, and other non-franchised business arrangements.
- Terminating franchises for default or by mutual consent.
- Resolving disputes at the pre-litigation stage. When legal proceedings cannot be avoided, we use our referral relationships with litigation experts in the U.S. and abroad.
- Advising on foreign exchange, commercial agency, technology transfer, domain name and intellectual property issues.
- Structuring and protecting the franchisor’s interests in franchisee transactions (such as financing and refinancing, master franchisee's assets pledges, transfers, renewals, and corporate reorganization).
- Helping foreign franchisors bring their concepts to the U.S. market.
We call on a trusted network of lawyers when our clients need local representation. Because we are not beholden to make referrals to any particular firm or organization, we can recommend local counsel based on our experience working with lawyers outside the U.S. as well as our judgment as to the best lawyer to handle the needs of a particular client and a specific transaction.
Other Activities:
Our international experience also includes:
- Assistance to U.S. and foreign government agencies on franchising issues.
- Articles on international franchising matters in publications such as the Journal of International Franchise and Distribution Law.
- Conference presentations both at home and overseas, including appearances in India, Canada, London, Poland, Romania and Hungary at programs sponsored by the International Bar Association, the International Franchise Association, the American Bar Association, the British Franchising Association, the Franchising Association of India, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and others.
Please see our attorney biographies for more information, recognitions that were awarded to our lawyers, as well as our articles on international topics.
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