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title: "Will K. Woods"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/1eb9effa-2ed4-4dec-beaf-40ad0cee508e
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/franchise-legal-players-will-k-woods-of-baker-mckenzie-2706125
category: "Suppliers"
industry: "Franchise Industry"
segment: "Suppliers"
published: 2018-04-02T13:08:29.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T04:10:19.967Z
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# Will K. Woods

**TL;DR:** Will K. Woods of Baker McKenzie discusses the firm's sophisticated franchise and distribution practice, which represents leading franchise companies in their US and cross-border brand expansion. Woods notes that joint employer issues are a top concern for the franchise industry in the next year, but is optimistic about continued economic expansion leading to growth of franchised businesses.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2018-04-02. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/franchise-legal-players-will-k-woods-of-baker-mckenzie-2706125).*

## Story

**Name:** Will K. Woods **Firm:** Baker Mckenzie **LinkedIn:** **About Your Firm:** One of the largest sophisticated franchise and distribution practices in the world, comprised of 15 lawyers on the core US-based team and 50 plus lawyers globally. We represent many of the leading franchise companies in their US and cross-border brand expansion, with an emphasis on hospitality, restaurant, retail, and service companies. **Website:**

**What makes your firm stand out as a resource for the franchise industry?**

The cutting-edge, high-profile nature of our practice and the integrated, cross-disciplinary service we provide, which is of the highest quality with unmatched responsiveness and efficiency.

**What is the No. 1 thing a franchisor/franchisee should look for when identifying the right franchise attorney?**

Their experience.

**When it comes to your work, what makes you happiest?**

Seeing my clients grow and be successful.

**What are your top concerns for the franchise industry in the next year?**

Joint employer issues.

**What are you most optimistic about in the franchise industry in the next year?**

Continued economic expansion, which will result in continued growth of franchised businesses of all types.

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- Franchise Industry (sector)
- brand expansion (topic)
- franchise law (topic)
- economic expansion (topic)
- joint employer issues (topic)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/franchise-legal-players-will-k-woods-of-baker-mckenzie-2706125). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/1eb9effa-2ed4-4dec-beaf-40ad0cee508e).