Ryan carries a broad commercial practice with a principal focus on franchising. For his franchisor clients, Ryan provides advice for all stages of development on matters relating to the maintenance and expansion of franchise systems, and regularly drafts and prepares franchise agreements, disclosure documents, and ancillary agreements for use across Canada’s ever-changing regulatory landscape.
Ryan also advises franchisors on strategic issues related to the default and termination of franchise relationships and has expertise in preparing notices of default and termination, managing the termination process, and providing related litigation support. Beyond franchising, Ryan advises retailers and other businesses on a variety of commercial and other licensing matters, such as drafting and negotiating manufacturing agreements, supply agreements, and service agreements, in addition to providing advice on consumer protection issues, advertising, and marketing and promotions.
Ryan completed his JD at Queen’s University Faculty of Law and graduated with honours from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Arts in political science.
Representative Work
- Diversified Royalty Corp.
Diversified Royalty Corp. acquires trademarks and other intellectual property rights of BarBurrito Restaurants Inc.
Diversified Royalty Corp. acquires trademarks and other intellectual property rights of BarBurrito Restaurants Inc.
Latest Insights
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Osler Update September 17, 2024
A Paramount dismissal — ONCA dismisses appeal of Premium Host Inc. v. Paramount Franchise Group, 2023 ONSC 1507
The Ontario Court of Appeal has released its much anticipated decision on a dispute about disclosure practices in Paramount Franchise Group’s grant...
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Speaking and Writing
Speaking Engagements
Ontario Bar Association: Franchise Law Section
Speaker, “Franchise Law Primer: Ontario’s Resale Exemption”, February 14, 2024
Canadian Franchise Association’s Franchise Canada Show
Speaker, Legal Aspects of Franchise Ownership: Essential Considerations for a Successful Purchase, February 5, 2023
Published Work
Franchise Law Primer: Ontario’s Resale Exemption, Ontario Bar Association: Franchise Law Section Insider, April 12, 2024
Credentials
Education
- Queen’s University Faculty of Law, J.D.
- University of Western Ontario, B.A. (Honours)
Languages
- English
Professional Affiliations
- Canadian Bar Association
- Canadian Franchise Association
- Ontario Bar Association
