For many businesses around the world, franchising is the most efficient and profitable path to growth. Whether you are a start-up company or a mature business, we understand the franchise industry and its diverse legal needs. All companies involved in franchising face the same concerns over risk management, partner selection, enforcement of quality standards, and legal and regulatory compliance.

Be it expanding nationally or globally, clients can leverage our extensive experience in all aspects of franchising to mitigate these risks and access our strategic advice. We have extensive experience in all aspects of franchising and related distribution models across a broad spectrum of industry sectors, including: restaurant, fitness, retail, services, hospitality, entertainment, healthcare, education and technology, and automotive.

Benefit from our solid track record of representing local, national and international franchise systems of all sizes. Dentons Rodyk is poised to partner with you to build your business no matter where you are located.

Insights

ASEAN speaks out against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – Singapore issues sanctions and restrictions in relation to Russia

March 7, 2022

Singapore: ASEAN speaks out against Russian aggression. Singapore issues sanctions and restrictions in relation to Russia in areas of export control and financial measures.

No oral modification clauses: Perspectives from Singapore

October 19, 2021

Singapore: No oral modification clauses (NOM clauses) are a common feature of commercial contracts. They seek to invalidate modifications to a contract unless they are made in writing. An enlarged five-judge coram of Singapore’s highest court (the Court of Appeal (SGCA)) has recently considered the vexed question of whether NOM clauses should be strictly applied. This update examines the SGCA’s decision and provides key takeaways.

4 things you need to know about the amended Electronic Transactions Act

February 3, 2021

Singapore: On 4 January 2021, the Electronic Transactions (Amendment) Bill (Bill No.1/2021) (Bill) was read in Parliament for the first time and subsequently passed on 1 February 2021. The Bill seeks to make changes to the Electronic Transactions Act (ETA) (Chapter 88 of the 2011 Revised Edition).

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