Jason Mathew Brisebois

Jason Brisebois is a corporate and commercial lawyer whose practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, franchise law, commercial leasing, privacy and data protection, and advertising and marketing law. Qualified to practise law in Ontario, Alberta and New York State, Jason advises entrepreneurs, investors, franchisors, and privately held businesses across Canada on corporate transactions, commercial agreements, and Canada-U.S. cross-border business matters.

Prior to joining Sotos, Jason practised in the New York and Toronto offices of a leading global law firm, advising clients on complex corporate and commercial transactions across North American markets.

Jason is widely recognized for his franchise law practice. He works with franchisors, licensors, distributors, private equity groups, and multi-unit operators on the development and expansion of franchise systems, franchise disclosure documents, franchise agreements, licensing and distribution arrangements, franchise acquisitions and sales, and regulatory compliance. He frequently assists U.S.-based franchisors entering the Canadian market and Canadian businesses expanding into the United States. Jason has particular expertise working with businesses in the grocery and automotive sectors.

Jason represents buyers, sellers, and investors in mergers and acquisitions, including share and asset transactions, corporate reorganizations, and the purchase and sale of privately held businesses. He works with clients from structuring and negotiation through due diligence, transaction documentation, closing, and post-closing matters.

In his commercial leasing practice, Jason represents landlords and tenants in retail, office, and industrial leasing matters, including lease negotiations, renewals, assignments, and development agreements. He also handles leasing issues arising in mergers and acquisitions and franchise transactions.