Legal Services

Company Overview

McMillan LLP is a national business law firm with over 100 years of history, offering legal and strategic advisory services to public, private, and not-for-profit clients throughout Canada and internationally. The firm is recognized for providing pragmatic, solutions-oriented counsel with specific capabilities in handling the complex legal requirements of growing franchise systems and multi-location enterprises.

Services Offered

• Legal advisory in corporate law, mergers \& acquisitions, and corporate finance
• Full-service counsel in franchise and distribution, competition law, and regulatory compliance
• Dispute resolution and litigation including cross-border matters and bet-the-company cases
• Support for intellectual property, employment and labour, commercial real estate, and financial services

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Serves a broad range of industries including franchise and distribution, retail, QSR, technology, infrastructure, and financial services.
• Key Benefits:
  • Addresses the unique legal needs of multi-unit franchise systems with seamless support on regulatory compliance, structuring, and dispute resolution.
  • Offers proven experience with cross-border transactions, critical for franchises expanding internationally.
  • Provides franchise-focused legal frameworks that streamline growth, manage risk, and ensure compliance across provinces and sectors.
• Franchise Expertise: McMillan LLP’s legal team includes recognized specialists in franchising and distribution, with documented experience advising major franchisors and franchisees on complex legal issues. The firm’s resources include ongoing thought leadership and case involvement specific to the franchise industry.