Mike is a corporate-commercial law partner with McInnes Cooper. His primary practice areas are franchise and trademark law.

Mike is recognized as a leading lawyer in the area of franchise law. He is an active member of the Canadian Franchise Association’s Legal and Legislative Affairs Committee and frequently writes and speaks on legal matters affecting franchising.

Mike drafts and reviews franchise agreements, license agreements and various types of distributor and dealer agreements. He routinely prepares franchise disclosure documents and advises regarding proper franchise disclosure practices. He also advises franchise clients with respect to multi-unit growth strategies such as area development and master franchising and also frequently advises with respect to franchise disputes.

Mike is also a Registered Trademark Agent and assists clients with all aspects of trademark law, including trademark applications, trademark opposition proceedings and trademark infringement matters.