Commercial Litigation

Distribution & Franchise Disputes

We act for manufacturers, distributors, re-sellers, licensees, licensors, dealerships and agents in a variety of claims relating to distribution agreements and agency arrangements including product supply issues, delay, non-competition, non-solicitation, good faith obligations, contractual rights, cancellation/termination, and product liability.

In addition, we represent franchisees and franchisors in a variety of disputes including defaults, terminations, restrictive covenants, fiduciary duties and good faith, duress, and the Arthur Wishart Act.

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Offices in Ottawa and Perth     (613) 722-1500

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Appeals
Arbitration & ADR
Contract Disputes
Director, Officer, & Governance Disputes
Public Law, Regulatory, & Not-For-Profit
Public Procurement
Shareholder, Partnership, Oppression, & Derivative Disputes

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