Legal Services

Company Overview

Miller Thomson LLP is a national business law firm with around 500 lawyers serving clients across 5 provinces in Canada, specializing in legal support for businesses of all sizes, including franchised operations and multi-unit enterprises. The firm is committed to delivering innovative legal strategies and forming strong client relationships, with a partner mindset and a national perspective sensitive to local business realities.

Services Offered

• Full-service business legal counsel including M\&A, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance
• Strategic legal support for franchising, including franchise agreements, structuring, and compliance
• Litigation, dispute resolution, and class actions tailored to commercial, employment, and real estate challenges
• Specialized services in tax, restructuring, finance, intellectual property, technology, and privacy law

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Serves all major industries, with strong experience in retail, QSR, real estate, home services, and healthcare, providing franchise-specific expertise for domestic and international brands.
• Key Benefits:
  • Delivers end-to-end legal solutions for franchise systems, aiding both growth-stage and established brands in compliance, risk mitigation, and market expansion.
  • Streamlines franchise agreement creation, renewals, and regulatory updates, ensuring operational consistency across locations.
  • Offers strategic insights into local and national legal developments, including intellectual property protection and employment law.
• Franchise Expertise: Miller Thomson is recognized for award-winning service and has handled complex legal needs for leading franchise and multi-unit enterprises, including provision of dedicated teams for franchise system compliance and project management, with proven experience cited in national rankings and client testimonials.