Idan Erez
Biography
Idan Erez is a commercial litigator with Hoffer Adler LLP. His practice includes a strong emphasis on franchising and involves acting for both franchisors and franchisees across a wide range of industries. Idan is called to the bar in Ontario as well as the State of Georgia. He has appeared successfully in the Ontario Superior Court and Divisional Court as well as in the Superior Court of British Columbia and the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench. Idan has an Honours Bachelor of Science in Molecular Genetics and Molecular Biology.
Amy M. Delisle
Biography
Amy Delisle is the Managing Partner at Keyser Mason Ball, LLP, a member of the firm’s Corporate/Commercial Group and leads the firm’s Franchising, Retail & Distribution Group. She regularly advises a range of corporate clients, including local start-ups, family owned businesses and national corporations on all aspects of business law, with an emphasis on franchise systems for both franchisees and franchisors. Amy’s corporate/commercial practice involves mergers and acquisitions, the preparation, negotiation and review of commercial contracts, and shareholder and partnership advice. She also advises businesses with an online presence on website terms and conditions and privacy issues. In the area of franchising, Amy has extensive experience in developing and implementing strategies that support the business and financial objectives of franchisors and franchisees. She brings expertise to assisting clients in all aspects of their business, including: franchise structuring and development; review, negotiation and compliance with disclosure requirements; drafting franchise agreements; advising foreign franchisors on operating in Ontario; implementing business structures; and negotiating and documenting the purchase and sale of franchised businesses. Amy frequently speaks at seminars and legal conferences on franchise law issues. She is a member of the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) and also sits on its Franchise Support Services/Supplier Committee. In 2022, Amy was recognized in Ontario as a top lawyer in Franchise Law by Best Lawyers and had been appointed to the Franchise Law Executive Committee at the Ontario Bar Association.
Ashley Caldwell
Biography
Ashley Caldwell is a lawyer at McKenzie Lake Lawyers and she practices in the firm’s corporate and commercial law division, with a focus on franchising, licensing and distribution. Ashley is counsel to both franchisors and franchisees and is experienced in the review and negotiation of franchise agreements, the purchase and sale of franchised businesses, compliance with provincial franchise legislation, and the resolution of franchise disputes. In addition to her franchise practice, Ashley advises on a variety of corporate commercial matters, including share and asset acquisitions and divestitures, corporate reorganizations, shareholder agreements, commercial leases and other commercial contracts. Ashley received her Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from Queen’s University, where she majored in Sociology. She subsequently obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Windsor and was called to the Bar in 2018. Outside of the office, Ashley can be found cheering for the Detroit Lions at their home field and spending time with friends and family.
