About Allan
Allan Dick is a partner at Sotos LLP. Allan is a trusted primary advisor to many top franchisors, with more than three decades practising law in the franchising, licensing and distribution industry. He is recognized as one of Canada’s leading franchise litigators and has extensive experience at every level of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada as well as before national and international arbitration tribunals. Allan regularly provides expert opinions to other counsel. As a trademark agent, Allan also handles trademark litigation and opposition matters. Clients know him for his ability to consistently execute the best strategies for litigating disputes in a way that aligns with their business interests. Allan was an original member of the Ontario Bar Association Franchise Law Section and its predecessors and served as its Chair.
Practice Areas
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Franchise Law, Toronto, Canada (2020)
- Recognized: Franchise Law
- Practice Area: Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- Practice Area: Intellectual Property Law
- Ranked in Band 1 by Chambers Canada – Franchising
- Listed as “Most Frequently Recommended” in Canadian Legal LEXPERT Directory – Franchise
- Listed as Leading Litigation Lawyer in LEXPERT Special Edition – Canada’s Leading Litigation Lawyers
- Listed in Guide to US/Canada Cross-Border Lawyers in Canada: Corporate
- Listed in Who’s Who Legal Canada: Franchise
- Listed as “Most Highly Regarded – 2017” by Who’s Who Legal Canada: Franchise
- Listed as “Global Elite Thought Leader – Who’s Who Legal Global Guide: Franchise
- Listed in Who’s Who Legal Global Guide – Franchise
- Inducted into the “Hall of Fame – 2022” by Franchise Times Magazine
- Named “Legal Eagle” by Franchise Times Magazine