Franchising
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 3
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Provided by Haynes and Boone, LLP
Our team represents companies of all sizes — from startups with a few locations to global name brands with 10,000-plus locations — and across all industries, including hotels, restaurants, health clubs, tax preparation services, and product and service-based franchise and distribution networks.
With experience as in-house counsel in companies and holding leadership positions in the ABA’s Forum on Franchising and the International Franchise Association, our lawyers have the insight to merge business skill and legal knowledge to balance our clients’ objectives and economic expectations and to provide practical advice specific to each situation. We handle the entire range of matters faced by our clients, including developing and maintaining domestic and/or international franchise and distribution networks. We assist with: master, area, and direct franchising; supply chain matters; product distribution and licensing; joint ventures; food quality and labeling; and legal issues involving sweepstakes, advertising, marketing, and promotions.
We handle and resolve claims in federal and state courts and in domestic and international arbitrations. We work with clients in mediations and other settlement proceedings to achieve the best results in the most efficient manner. But when litigation is inevitable, we’re fully prepared to go to trial or arbitration and to fight for a company. With an aggressive, results-oriented attitude, we are committed to meeting our clients’ business goals.
Chambers Review
Haynes and Boone is respected firm in the market, offering counsel and representation to a broad range of international and domestic clients. It has a strong bench of lawyers providing notable expertise and experience in franchising litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. It is particularly well versed in helping businesses with international expansion and distribution. The firm is recognized for expertise in representing clients from the food, drink, hospitality, retail and travel sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Haynes and Boone is an expert in the franchise industry. Its franchise practice has great bench strength from senior partners to its paraprofessional staff."
"Haynes and Boone is an expert in the franchise industry. Its franchise practice has great bench strength from senior partners to its paraprofessional staff."
Notable Practitioners
Deborah Coldwell is held in exceptionally high regard due to her experience in disputes concerning issues such as breach of contract, fraud and franchise terminations. Her clients include franchisors, distributors, joint ventures and partnerships.
"Deb is an excellent attorney. She is commercially savvy and a great business partner."
"Deb is a fine litigator."
Robert Lauer focuses on franchise law, advising on domestic and international matters. He works on transactional issues and is particularly skilled in working with those in the hospitality and restaurant sectors.
"Robert is a subject matter expert in the franchise space. His response time is terrific and his legal analysis is spot on."