Debi Sutin
Canada Guide 2025
Band 1 : Franchising
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About
Provided by Debi Sutin
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Debi Sutin is a partner in Gowling WLG ‘s Hamilton office, a member of the firm’s Business Law Group and Chair of Gowling WLG’s National Franchise and Distribution Law Group.
Debi advises clients on all aspects of corporate and commercial law, including M&A and managing cross-border transactions.
With more than 30 years of experience assisting Canadian and international franchisors across a broad range of industries, Debi also provides legal advice on all matters relating to Canadian franchise law and the establishment and ongoing operation of franchise systems throughout Canada.
She is passionate about educating her clients on the range of matters they will encounter as they expand their franchise systems across the country, including franchise compliance, best practices for franchise relations and timely dispute resolution.
Debi has also been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™, The Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory, The International Who’s Who of Franchise Lawyers, Who's Who Legal: Canada and Who’s Who Legal: The International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers.
Career
Year of Call: 1986 - Ontario Bar
Professional Memberships
Ontario Bar Association Franchise Law Section
Canadian Franchise Association
American Bar Association Forum on Franchising
International Franchise Association
Chambers Review
Canada
Debi Sutin is an accomplished lawyer whose clients include companies in the education and food and beverage sectors. She frequently advises on the establishment and development of international franchises within Canada. She is based in Gowling WLG's Hamilton office.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Debi Sutin is always helpful and understanding."
"Debi Sutin has very deep knowledge of the franchising industry in Canada and provides a professional and prompt level of service."
"Debi Sutin is always very responsive and able to provide great service, either directly or from within her team."
"Debi Sutin has always been an excellent lawyer. We are very happy to have her in our corner."
"She is highly reactive and presents common-sense standpoints."
"Debi Sutin is always helpful and understanding."
"Debi Sutin has very deep knowledge of the franchising industry in Canada and provides a professional and prompt level of service."
"Debi Sutin is always very responsive and able to provide great service, either directly or from within her team."
"Debi Sutin has always been an excellent lawyer. We are very happy to have her in our corner."
"She is highly reactive and presents common-sense standpoints."
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