Canadian businesses are increasingly turning to a franchise model to market their products and services in a competitive environment.
We represent both franchisors and franchisees at all stages of the franchising arrangement, including negotiating and drafting franchise agreements and distribution contracts, assisting with day-to-day business matters, reporting requirements, changes in operation and advising on disputes and strategic opportunities.
US tariffs are creating significant ripple effects for Canadian businesses, prompting companies to reassess profitability, supply chains, and cross‑border legal strategies. In a recent CTV Your Morning segment, Watson Goepel LLP’s Celso Boscariol and Miles Alperstein outline how evolving trade policies are reshaping the regulatory and economic landscape — and why staying informed is now a strategic necessity.
Watson Goepel LLP was recently featured on the The Vancouver Life, where Associate Counsel Anita Boscariol discussed the legal impact of the Cowichan land claim decision in Richmond.
Serving on a board comes with significant responsibility. In Canada, directors can face personal liability for corporate decisions, statutory breaches, unpaid taxes, environmental issues, and more — even when acting in good faith. Understanding your fiduciary duties, duty of care, and the legal limits of the corporate shield is essential for effective governance and personal protection.
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