Franchise Lawyer Toronto
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Law Works represents parties in franchise disputes in litigation and arbitration, including trials, mediation, and appeals.
If you are involved in a franchise or business dispute in Toronto or the surrounding area and would like advice or assistance, contact Ben Hanuka at (416) 899-4147.
Location
19 River St., Suite 204,
Toronto, Ontario
M5A 3P1
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Law Works is a respected small boutique law firm specializing in franchise law, franchise disputes, and commercial disputes. The law firm was founded by our firm’s principal, Ben Hanuka and has operated in downtown Toronto since, 2012 before expanding to a multi-province practice with satellite offices in Calgary and Vancouver.
We also operated Law Works Professional Development to provide lawyers in Ontario and across Canada with accredited short and intensive training courses.
Our Foundation in Toronto
The principal of Law Works, Ben Hanuka has a professional career with a foundation in Toronto. He attained both his JD and LLM (1996 and 2015) degrees from Osgoode Hall Law School and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1998. Before founding Law Works, Ben led practices in franchise law in both a mid size and a boutique commercial litigation law firm prior to founding Law Works and most of his court appearances have been in the Greater Toronto Area over the past twenty-five years. These include many leading franchise court decisions.
He is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and the Ontario Bar Association. Ben has been an active volunteer with the Ontario Bar Association where he has led several committees, presented at member events and led continuing education programs for Toronto lawyers. He has also been a member of the Cambridge Club.
How Law Works Helps Our Franchise Clients
We represent and advise franchisors, master franchisees and area developers in franchise disputes and provide representation and advice at all stages of the franchise life cycle including:
- updating the franchise disclosure process,
- updating and drafting Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) and related documents
- representing clients in franchise rescission claims
- orchestrating franchise renewals and resales,
- providing advice in terminations, and
- representing clients in disputes over leasing.
What are Clients are Saying about Working with Law Works
“I can without hesitation recommend Ben and associates as: ethical, diligent, client-focused, direct and forthcoming to a fault. They allow the client to be aware of their options with realism – no sugar coating. Five stars in my book”. Sam Davis, CEO International News, Ontario
“Thank you for all your help with redoing our Disclosure Document as well as all the legal work you provide our organization. Your work and knowledge as a franchising lawyer has to be in the top 3 in Canada.” Andrew Hrywnak, President, Print Three Franchising Corp.
“I have worked with many businesses, including law firms, and Law Works was one of those that offered exceptional service in a very efficient manner at all times. I have always been extremely satisfied with the work that has been completed and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.” Dr. Lorrain Vosu, Clinical Director, Toronto Hearing Services, Ontario
The Industries Our Franchise Law Practice Serves
As franchise litigation counsel, we have experience and expertise advising and representing franchise clients in a wide range of industries. These include:
- restaurants
- child care and education
- hotels and accommodations
- real estate brokers
- real estate investments
- and more …
Why You Should Consider Working with Law Works
Law Works has the expertise and experience and proven record representing franchise clients in the Toronto area. We have settled disputes between franchisors and franchisees, of all types and sizes, since before franchise legislation was put in place in Ontario.
For a timeline of franchise decisions where Law Works has acted as counsel, visit our Franchise Disputes page.
Located on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, the city’s downtown core’s proximity is walking distance to the water and docks of the harbour-front. Toronto is the most populated metropolitan area in all of Canada. The number of residents peaks at 6 million people, making it the fifth-largest city in North America. The city’s diversity is one of the highest in the world, with over 50% of its population born outside of Canada, many residents speaking English as a second language and there are over 160 different languages spoken in Toronto.
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