Best Law Firms in Canada for Franchise Law

Gowling WLG is an international law firm built on the belief that the best way to serve you is to be in tune with your world, aligned with your opportunity and ambitious for your success. With more than 1,500 legal professionals around the world, we provide our clients with in-depth knowledge in key global sectors and a suite of legal services at home and abroad. We see the world through our clients' eyes, and collaborate across countries, offices, service areas and sectors to help them succeed, no matter how challenging the circumstances.

Brief History

With roots tracing back to 1887, Gowling WLG grew to become one of the largest and most respected law firms in Canada, with a reputation for innovation in client-focused service delivery.

Building on its early strength in intellectual property, Gowling WLG diversified to offer a full suite of business law, litigation and intellectual property services in all of Canada’s key industries, including energy, mining, financial services, government, infrastructure, manufacturing, life sciences and technology.

In 1979 with only five employees, KMB Law opened its doors as Keyser Mason Ball, LLP offering legal services from an outbuilding in the heart of Mississauga. Today, KMB Law offers a broad range of legal services and a breadth of legal experience. Our team of well trained legal professionals come from diverse and varied backgrounds provide accessible and approachable legal support to our clients.

Today, KMB offers a broad range of legal services and a breadth of legal expertise. Our team of well-trained lawyers from diverse and varied backgrounds provides accessible and approachable legal support to our clients. We pride ourselves on genuinely listening to our clients to understand their specific needs so we can provide them with the best possible legal solutions. 

Supporting the next generation of legal professionals is also fundamental to the success of the firm. We build our legal team around individuals who are self-starters, thrive under autonomy and want to become leaders in their field. Our senior partners work diligently to respond to the talent of these individuals, to counsel and advise them and to encourage them to get involved in causes and community projects that are close to their hearts.

Loopstra Nixon LLP is a client-focused law firm helping businesses, institutions, and individuals navigate legal and business matters across Canada. Our lawyers work collaboratively to provide practical legal advice and responsive service tailored to each client’s needs.

Our team brings together a broad range of experience across multiple areas of law, allowing clients to access support for both day-to-day matters and complex legal issues. We take a practical and forward-thinking approach, helping clients address challenges, manage risk, and pursue opportunities with confidence.

Our key practice areas include banking and financial services, business law, litigation & dispute resolution, municipal, land use planning & development, real estate, labour & employment, technology & intellectual property, and bankruptcy, insolvency & restructuring.

Loopstra Nixon is the Canadian affiliate of LawExchange International, a network of independent law firms supporting middle-market and entrepreneurial businesses across Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Australia. Through this affiliation, our clients benefit from access to legal connections in 23 countries.

Founded in Toronto by Charles Loopstra and Sandy Nixon, the firm began in a small storefront office and has grown alongside the clients and communities it serves. In 2022, Loopstra Nixon marked its 50th year in practice. The firm continues to build on the values established by its founders, including hard work, entrepreneurial thinking, and a strong commitment to client relationships.

Today, Loopstra Nixon continues to support clients with practical legal guidance and a collaborative approach focused on long-term success.