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title: "Andrae J. Marrocco"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/aef2ee7f-90d1-4b3f-a2f4-367129fff96e
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/franchise-legal-players-andrae-j-marrocco-partner-and-co-chair-of-the-franchise-distribution-law-group-mcmillan-llp-2709569
category: "Franchise Industry"
industry: "Franchise Industry"
topics: ["Finance & M&A"]
published: 2019-04-01T11:06:01.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:36:45.571Z
image: https://newimage.1851franchise.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=85,format=webp,width=1280,height=720/story/featureImage/b4b2c23011b81222df0f6c032fc183923320.jpg
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# Andrae J. Marrocco

**TL;DR:** Andrae J. Marrocco is a partner and co-chair of the Franchise & Distribution Law Group at McMillan LLP, with expertise in complex franchise arrangements and cross-border/international transactions. He works with businesses and franchise systems across various industries and is recognized for his contributions to franchise-related mergers and acquisitions.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2019-04-01. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/franchise-legal-players-andrae-j-marrocco-partner-and-co-chair-of-the-franchise-distribution-law-group-mcmillan-llp-2709569).*

## Story

**Andrae J. Marrocco****, Partner and Co-Chair of the Franchise & Distribution Law Group,** **McMillan LLP****:** My transactional practice is focused on advising domestic and international businesses on franchise and distribution matters and corporate/M&A transactions. I have particular expertise in complex franchise arrangements, franchise system mergers and acquisitions and cross-border/international transactions.

I work with businesses and franchise systems, from start-ups to mature international enterprises, across a broad range of industries including professional services, technology, automotive, restaurant, fitness and healthcare, childcare and education, manufacturing and commercial services.

I frequently present at Canadian and international franchise conferences and events. I also routinely write for national and international franchise journals and publications. I am an active member of various North American franchise organizations and serve on several steering committees.

I have been awarded the “Certified Franchise Executive” designation by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives and am repeatedly named on the prestigious list of Legal Eagles by Franchise Times. I am also recognized by Chambers Canada, Who’s Who Legal: Franchise, Who’s Who Legal: Canada, The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, the Lexpert Guide to the Leading U.S./Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers and Best Lawyers in Canada. My literary contributions on the subject of franchise-related mergers and acquisitions have earned me the title of Expert by Getting the Deal Through.

McMillan is a leading Canadian full-service law firm providing exceptional legal services to clients across Canada, the United States and internationally. With globally recognized expertise and leadership, our professionals provide integrated, creative and solutions-oriented legal advice from offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, Montréal and Hong Kong. McMillan is committed to excellence, quality and client-focused service.

Marrocco: I actually wrote an article directly on this point.

Marrocco: There are several cases that have been learning experiences, but no specific one stands out that way.

Marrocco: What’s most rewarding is working with franchisors across multiple industries, across numerous borders and on a range of transactions—most notably, franchise mergers and acquisitions.

Marrocco: I am concerned by the ever-increasing regulation on non-franchise specific areas of law (e.g. privacy law), common (joint) employer issues and out-of-date franchise agreements.

Marrocco: Franchising is a growing and maturing sector. There is increased franchise merger and acquisition activity, and more complex arrangements and more sophisticated players are being drawn to the area.

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- Franchise Industry (sector)
- Franchise Times (publication)
- franchise law (topic)
- mergers and acquisitions (topic)
- cross-border transactions (topic)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/franchise-legal-players-andrae-j-marrocco-partner-and-co-chair-of-the-franchise-distribution-law-group-mcmillan-llp-2709569). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/aef2ee7f-90d1-4b3f-a2f4-367129fff96e).