Amy Delisle is a lawyer in our Business Services Law Group. The lawyers in this group help business owners, managers, leaders, partnerships and family held enterprises deal with the expected and the unexpected. Apart from supporting ongoing business needs, we have particular expertise in: Mergers and Acquisitions; Business Succession Planning & Implementation; Business Development and Growth; Outsourcing; Acting as interim in-house counsel; Trade Mark and Copyright & brand protection. For more information on the practice group, click here»

Focus of Practice

Amy leads our franchise team, assisting potential and current franchisors and franchisees. She is actively involved with clients who are buying and selling businesses, distribution arrangements, commercial relationships, and assists small and medium sized enterprises with start up, organization and various shareholder issues.

Represents & Advises

• Primarily closely held, owner-operated companies including family owned businesses;
• Franchisors

Engagements Include

• Assisting individuals and corporations in buying or selling businesses;
• Assisting small and medium sized enterprises with start up, organization and various shareholder and partnership issues;
• Assisting potential and current franchisors and franchisees in all aspects of their business, including: franchise structuring and development; review, negotiation and compliance with disclosure requirements; drafting franchise agreements; advising foreign franchisors on operating in Ontario; implementing business structures; and negotiating and documenting the purchase and sale of franchised businesses;
• Negotiating and drafting technology contracts, including software and hardware procurement, development, licensing and partnering arrangements;
• Helping clients create and structure commercial agreements for distribution, joint venture, supply and outsourcing.

Admissions and Affiliations

• Called to the Bar in Ontario 2007
• Canadian Bar Association
• Canadian Franchise Association
• Art Gallery of Mississauga (Director)
• The Peel Professional City Club (Corporate Secretary & Director)

Education

• B.A. (Honours) - Queen's University 2002
• LL.B. - University of Calgary, Alberta 2006

Publications

• CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARD COMPLIANCE: ONE YEAR TO GO – WILL YOU BE READY?»
• Existing Franchise vs. Start-Up Franchise What Will Best Suit My Needs And Become A Success?»
• Worried About The HST?»
• Franchise System Changes In Challenging Times And The Requirements Of Good Faith And Fair Dealing»
• Some Key Considerations Before Buying A Franchise»