John Yiokaris is a partner at Sotos LLP. John leads our firm’s Automotive Sector practice, drawing on his considerable experience working as lead counsel for several of Canada’s largest automotive manufacturers and numerous dealers. In addition to handling dealer development matters, he has extensive experience in acting in automobile dealership disputes and in proceedings under the National Automobile Dealer Arbitration Program. John is also the Head of our Trademark practice and has extensive knowledge of intellectual property issues, including, the registering and licensing of trademarks. He is also a leading franchise practitioner in the restaurant, grocery, hotel, real estate and professional services sectors, advising businesses at every stage of franchising system development. John has particular expertise in the work out of distressed franchisees and in structuring transfers in the best interests of the franchise system. A significant portion of John’s practice is dedicated to providing strategic commercial advice on complex franchise defaults and disputes, enforcements, and terminations. John serves as co-managing partner of our firm.
- E-mail: jyiokaris@sotos.ca
- Direct Phone Number: 416-977-0007
- Phone Number: 416-977-0007
- Lawyer Page: https://sotosllp.com/people/john-yiokaris/
- 55 University Avenue, Suite 600
Toronto, ON M5J 2H7
Canada
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- Ontario, Ontario, 2000
7 The Best Lawyers in Canada™ awards
2 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ awards
- Franchise Law
- Corporate Law
- Ranked in Chambers Canada – Franchising
- Listed as “Consistently Recommended” in Canadian Legal LEXPERT Directory – Franchise
- Listed in Who’s Who Legal Canada: 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
- Awarded the Lexology 2019 Client Choice Award for Franchising in Ontario
- Intellectual Property Law
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