USA Law and Practice Contributed by: David B. Ramsey and Michelle Murray-Bertrand, Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP
Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP is a boutique law firm nationally recognised for its premier franchise law practice. The firm represents franchisors at every stage of growth – from emerging brands launching their first franchise programmes to leading global franchise systems – as well as sophisticated multi- unit and private equity-backed franchisees. Its at - torneys advise on the full range of franchise mat - ters, including system development, domestic and international expansion, Franchise Disclosure Docu - ments, franchise and development agreements, reg - istration and compliance, mergers and acquisitions,
private equity investments, franchise securitisations, litigation, dispute resolution, and ongoing franchise operations. Led by nationally recognised franchise attorneys with decades of experience, the practice serves well-established and emerging franchisors, in - vestment banks, private equity firms, and leading law firms seeking special franchise counsel. Combining deep industry knowledge with practical, business- focused advice, Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins delivers strategic solutions that help franchisors and multi- unit franchisees expand, protect and strengthen their franchise businesses.
Authors
David B. Ramsey has focused his law practice on US franchise law for over a decade, based in New York City. He represents franchisors of all sizes across the United States and assists non-US franchisors to expand into
Michelle Murray-Bertrand focuses on domestic and international franchis - ing, advising emerging and estab - lished franchisors on programme development, regulatory compliance, agreements, relationship matters and
the United States. David earned his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School and his Bachelor of Science from Cornell University, and is an active member of the American Bar Association’s Forum on Franchising and the International Franchise Association. David’s many research articles on US franchise law are published in the Franchise Law Journal, McKinney’s Consolidated Laws of New York Annotated, and various other legal periodicals.
commercial contracts. Her clients span the hospital - ity, food and beverage, retail, cleaning, and property management sectors. A member of the New York Bar since 2006, Michelle earned her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from New York Law School and her Bachelor of Science from Syracuse University. She is a member of the American Bar Association Forum on Franchising and the International Fran - chise Association. Michelle’s articles are published in the Franchise Law Journal, Franchise Business Review and Franchise Law Review.
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