Tien-Tsai Lin
Senior Partner / TaipeiFor many industries worldwide, franchising is the most effective and lucrative way for businesses to expand. Whether you are a startup or a mature enterprise, Dentons understands the franchising industry and its diverse legal needs.
As you establish and expand your franchising business locally, nationally, or globally, you can leverage our extensive experience in all aspects of franchising and related distribution models across various industries, including: food and beverage, fitness, retail, services, hospitality, entertainment, technology, and automotive industries.
Our lawyers hold leadership positions in numerous franchising and antitrust organizations, such as the American Bar Association (ABA) Forum on Franchising, the ABA Antitrust Section, and the International Franchise Association. You will benefit from our comprehensive strategic advice, including:
Franchising and distribution structuring and composition
- Compliance
- Real estate
- Supply chain management
- Franchising relationships
- Labor and employment
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Taxation
- Licensing
- Joint development
- Product marketing and sales
- Customer data management
- Antitrust and competition law
- Litigation and alternative dispute resolution methods
We welcome you to meet with our partners who can provide a full range of legal services for the above and other needs. We will assist you in handling operational issues, protecting your intellectual property through compliance with registration and disclosure requirements, and helping you manage risks and prepare various types of agreements. We also provide support in litigation and alternative dispute resolution methods.