Cassels Brock Partner Larry Weinberg Named One of Franchise Law's "Most Highly Regarded Individuals" by Who's Who Legal

TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2013 /CNW/ - Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP is proud to announce that prominent franchise law practitioner Larry Weinberg has been named one of franchise law's "Most Highly Regarded Individuals" by The International Who's Who of Franchise Lawyers 2013.

Writes Who's Who Legal: "[Larry is] our franchise lawyer of the year and garnered an incredible number of recommendations from fellow practitioners around the globe. Clients value his 'business acumen' and peers praise his 'extremely sophisticated approach' and 'unparalleled knowledge and experience'. He is currently chair of the Ontario Bar Association's franchise law committee."

Larry was one of only two Canadian lawyers recognized with this honour. Selections are based upon comprehensive, independent survey work with both general counsel and private practice lawyers worldwide and only those who have met strict independent international research criteria are listed.

About Larry Weinberg

Larry Weinberg (http://www.casselsbrock.com/People/Larry_M__Weinberg) practises franchise law, with specific experience in all forms of franchising, licensing, trademarks, the distribution of goods and services and providing all necessary legal services to clients in the franchise industry. He is recognized as a leader in his field by multiple domestic and international surveys and was profiled in Franchise Times as a "Legal Eagle", a designation given to the top 100 franchise lawyers in North America.

About Cassels Brock

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP (www.casselsbrock.com) is a full-service law firm with more than 200 lawyers working in its Toronto office. The firm provides legal advice to clients including entrepreneurs, mid-market enterprises and multinational corporations.

SOURCE: Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

For further information:

Larry Weinberg, Partner, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, [e-mail]/416 860 2987 or Kelli Wight, Director of Business Development, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, [e-mail]/416 860 6761