DLA Piper

DLA Piper

Legal services including franchise law compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and dispute resolution

Company Overview

DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific, positioning us to help clients with their legal needs around the world. DLA Piper's Franchise and Distribution practice has been a national and international leader in franchise and distribution law since modern franchising began, helping to shape the field from its inception. Our clients come from most of the business sectors that have adopted franchising as a method of distribution and cover a broad spectrum of size and experience, from entrepreneurs and startup companies that are establishing new programs to the largest franchisors, manufacturers, and distributors. We are general counsel to the International Franchise Association.

About DLA Piper

HQ Location
Atlanta, GA
Founded
1960
Industry
Legal Services

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