FRANCHISING

Having been one of five attorneys in the International Legal Department of the world’s premier franchisor, McDonald´s Corporation, Ms. De Sio Perez provides counseling to companies interested in franchising, as well as to existing or aspiring franchisees.

Services include providing advice on various issues, such as, protection of franchisor’s industrial property, development of the franchising system, drafting of franchise documents, analysis of unfair competition arising from encroaching franchisees or termination of a franchisee without cause, among others.

After dealing with franchising issues in all corners of the globe, Ms. De Sio Perez provides counseling on the legal issues most often encountered by franchisors wishing to franchise abroad and on how to surmount frequent obstacles to international expansion.