Mergers and Acquisitions of Franchise Companies

Leonard D. Vines of St. Louis, MO., is an Officer in the Corporate Practice Group. He has extensive experience in representing clients engaged in franchising and distribution, and has counseled clients on a wide range of corporate and business matters. He is a nationally recognized expert in franchising and has testified as an expert witness. He has represented national, regional and local franchisors and has provided advice on alternatives to franchising, structuring franchise and distribution programs, complying with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, drafting legal documentation, handling franchise terminations and transfers, resolving franchisor-franchisee disputes, and defending state enforcement actions. Christina M. Noyes, of Phoenix Arizona, focuses her practice on franchise, corporate, and intellectual property law. Her practice includes drafting agreements and analysis of franchise and business opportunity laws, preparation and review of franchising agreements, offering circulars and registrations, as well as handling trademark registrations and renewals. She represents franchisees and franchisors, and she has been listed in the Franchise Law category of The Best Lawyers in America(R) since 2009.