Ned Levitt is one of Canada's leading authorities in franchising and distribution law. He has represented some of the world's foremost franchises, and provides legal services to Canadian and International clients on all aspects of Canadian franchise law. Additionally, from 2000-2007, he was General Counsel to the Canadian Franchise Association and is currently a member of the International Committee of the International Franchise Association. Ned was instrumental in the creation of Ontario’s franchise legislation and has had significant input in the franchise legislative process throughout Canada.
Services Offered:
Franchisor Services:
Manufacturing & product licensing agreements
Negotiating master franchise licenses or area development agreements
Growing or Starting a franchise system
Franchisee defaults & terminations
Selection of corporate entity and capitalization issues
Cross-Border expansion and structuring
Corporate:
Banking & Financial Services
Mergers & Acquisitions
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Corporate Finance and Governance
Business:
Lease and Sublease Assignments
drafting, review, and enforcement of leases for all types of property:
Construction contract, property management agreements, and work letter
Brokerage and Management Agreements
Real Estate:
Lease agreements, draft and review ancillary documents, such as reciprocal easement and operating agreements (REAs), subordination, non-disturbance, and attornment agreements (SNDAs), and estoppel letters
Reconcile the competing interests of landlords, tenants, and lenders through the use of lender estoppels, non-disturbance agreements, and other instruments