Company Snapshot

• Year Founded: 1888
• Headquarters Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Ownership: Private (Cassels Brock \& Blackwell LLP)
• Key Executives: Mark Young (Managing Partner)
• Number of Locations: 3 (Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary)
• Public Contact: Tel: +1 416 869 5300; Email: info@cassels.com

Company Overview

Cassels is one of Canada's largest business law firms, delivering legal services to organizations ranging from startups to multinational corporations and franchise systems. The firm focuses on transactional, advisory, and advocacy needs, consistently earning recognition from leading legal directories and industry analysts for its depth and expertise.

Services Offered

• Comprehensive legal advice for mergers \& acquisitions, franchise operations, and business growth
• Franchise law, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution for franchise systems
• Specialized counsel in banking, finance, real estate, and intellectual property
• Litigation, risk management, and employment law tailored to business operations

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Serves diverse sectors, with dedicated expertise in consumer, QSR, retail, real estate, financial services, technology, and entertainment/sports industries, including franchises.
• Key Benefits:
  • Facilitates complex franchise transactions and regulatory compliance
  • Provides tailored legal solutions that streamline multi-location operations and mitigate legal risks
  • Offers depth in franchise-specific issues such as system growth, royalty management, and cross-border expansion
• Franchise Expertise: Cassels has represented numerous franchise systems and multi-unit operators, publishing thought leadership and whitepapers on franchise law, and is recognized as a legal leader through sources like Chambers, Lexpert, and Best Lawyers.