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Hospitality & Tourism

The competitive and dynamic nature of the hospitality and tourism industry creates a diverse set of legal needs covering a range of financing, development, marketing, operational and liability issues. 

Our clients turn to us because of our established track record in the sector, our demonstrated understanding of their business realities and the practical, cost-effective advice and solutions we provide. They also appreciate our fully-integrated team approach and the ability to access experienced lawyers across all relevant legal disciplines, including corporate and commercial finance, taxation, real estate, municipal, franchising, intellectual property, advertising and marketing, employment, government relations, corporate governance, restructuring and litigation.
 
We are regularly involved in:
 
  • All types of hotel, restaurant and other business financing on behalf of owners, developers, franchisors, operators and lenders
  • Domestic and international franchise structures, disclosure documents and contracts
  • Negotiation of hotel and restaurant management agreements and licenses
  • Cross-border corporate and tax structures for non-Canadian franchisors and managers
  • Real estate development and commercial leasing
  • Food and beverage regulation and management
  • Prosecution and protection of trade-marks
  • Competition issues related to advertising and promotional campaigns
  • Contract disputes, premises liability and tort cases
  • Municipal issues, including zoning and property tax issues
  • Reorganizations and restructurings