Snell & Wilmer

Snell & Wilmer

Legal Services

Full-service law firm

Company Overview

Snell \& Wilmer is a nationally recognized, full-service business law firm with over 500 attorneys across 17 offices in the United States and Mexico. The firm serves a diverse client base, including major corporations, franchises, educational institutions, government agencies, and nonprofits, providing tailored legal counsel for both operational and growth-focused needs within franchise systems and other businesses.

Services Offered

  • Comprehensive business law services, including franchise law, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, labor and employment, real estate, and regulatory compliance.
  • Counsel for franchise structuring, registration, and regulatory adherence.
  • Litigation and dispute resolution services specific to franchise operations.
  • Advisory on transactions, contract negotiation, and multi-unit expansion strategies.

Value Proposition

  • Industry Specialization: Serves a wide array of industries, with demonstrated expertise supporting franchise models, QSR, retail, education, and health services among others.
  • Key Benefits:
    • Delivers multi-jurisdictional legal services to streamline franchise compliance and mitigate risk.
    • Provides business-focused legal strategies designed to support complex franchise operations and growth.
  • Franchise Expertise: Snell \& Wilmer actively works with franchise systems and has significant experience navigating franchise regulatory environments; the firm’s client list and casework reflect ongoing engagement with established franchise brands, though specific case studies or whitepapers are not highlighted publicly on the website.

Company Snapshot

Year Founded

1938

Headquarters Locations

Phoenix , AZ

Key Executives

Matthew P. Feeney, Firm Chair

Public Contact

714-427-7461 or 714-427-7035
jsingletary@swlaw.com

Industry

Legal Services