Joanne Gilbert-Wiens is an Associate in the Franchise, Retail and Distribution and Corporate and Commercial Law teams at KMB Law. She is also a registered Canadian Trademark Agent.

Joanne’s corporate/commercial practice covers a wide range of corporate and commercial matters including mergers and acquisitions; negotiation and preparation of commercial agreements, including shareholders agreements, customer agreements, supplier agreements, sales agreements and terms and conditions; and assisting start-ups and family-owned businesses with incorporation and start-up.

As a member of the Franchise, Retail & Distribution Group, Joanne has extensive experience assisting business owners across a wide range of industries with the creation of franchise systems; review, negotiation and compliance with disclosure requirements; preparation of franchise disclosure documents and franchise agreements; assisting foreign franchisors with expansion into Ontario; and negotiating and documenting the purchase and sale of franchised businesses. She also assists franchisors with their ongoing franchise needs, including the maintenance and delivery of franchise disclosure documentation; and correspondence with franchisees and enforcement of franchise agreements.

Joanne also assists franchisees with disclosure and franchise agreement review and negotiation; as well as the negotiation and documentation of franchise resale transactions.

Education:
University of Ottawa
J.D., 2012

McMaster University
Hons. B.A., 2008

Professional Memberships and Associations:
Canadian Franchise Association
Burlington Chamber of Commerce Women in Leadership Committee