Full Name
Helen Fotinos
Job Title
Partner, National Lead Franchising, Distribution & Retail
Company
Dentons LLP
Bio
Helen Fotinos is a partner in our Corporate group in Toronto and lead of the Firm's National Franchising and Distribution group in Canada. Her practice focuses on all aspects of franchise/distribution law and related corporate/commercial contracts and disputes.
Prior to returning to private practice, Helen served as General Counsel to domestic and international franchisors, manufacturers and distributors in the quick-service/casual dining, food and beverage, hospitality and automotive industries. She has extensive experience developing integrated risk management strategies and practical business solutions that assist clients in managing both their day-to-day operations as well as the strategic long-term growth of their businesses.
Helen regularly advises domestic and international franchisors, manufacturers and distributors on wide variety of issues, including: Canadian market entry, exit and expansion strategies; franchise disclosure obligations; unit, area development and master franchise agreements; system changes; default enforcement; franchise terminations; renewals and transfers; the standardization of key operating documents; the implementation and enforcement of financial reporting, training and performance improvement programs; vendor, distribution and employment agreements; consumer grievances and litigation management.
Helen is also a legal service innovator, and has introduced several client focused file management and pricing structures that offer clients a full suite of services on an in-house counsel model, at fixed fee rates in order to provide clients with greater transparency and budget certainty.
Prior to returning to private practice, Helen served as General Counsel to domestic and international franchisors, manufacturers and distributors in the quick-service/casual dining, food and beverage, hospitality and automotive industries. She has extensive experience developing integrated risk management strategies and practical business solutions that assist clients in managing both their day-to-day operations as well as the strategic long-term growth of their businesses.
Helen regularly advises domestic and international franchisors, manufacturers and distributors on wide variety of issues, including: Canadian market entry, exit and expansion strategies; franchise disclosure obligations; unit, area development and master franchise agreements; system changes; default enforcement; franchise terminations; renewals and transfers; the standardization of key operating documents; the implementation and enforcement of financial reporting, training and performance improvement programs; vendor, distribution and employment agreements; consumer grievances and litigation management.
Helen is also a legal service innovator, and has introduced several client focused file management and pricing structures that offer clients a full suite of services on an in-house counsel model, at fixed fee rates in order to provide clients with greater transparency and budget certainty.
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