Franchise Law is a highly specialized area of practice and it is important that lawyers handling franchise files understand the essential contractual and statutory rights and obligations of the parties in a franchisor-franchisee relationship. Join our expert panel for a discussion focused on the nuts and bolts of working with your first franchise client, with an emphasis on the junior's role, together with practical tips, strategies and resources from experienced franchise lawyers. Topics include:

• an overview of the core elements of franchise law
• how to recognize a franchise agreement masked as a commercial contract
• practical tips for reviewing and/or drafting common franchise documents

This program is a must for junior lawyers practising business law generally and franchise law specifically.

PROGRAM CHAIR

Christine Jackson, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

SPEAKERS

Frank Robinson, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Vincent Doré, Loblaw Companies Limited
Karen Granofsky, Senior Claims Counsel, LawPRO