January 14, 2020
International Franchise and Distribution Division
The International Franchise and Distribution Division seeks to serve the Forum and its members by:
- Publishing and contributing to Forum (and other) publications on the topics of international franchising and distribution.
- Proposing and developing programs and speakers on the subject of international franchising and distribution for the Annual Forum and other programs sponsored or co-sponsored by the Forum.
- Expanding membership in the Forum from within and outside the U.S. to address the unique needs of international franchising and distribution practitioners.
- Facilitating communications among international franchising and distribution practitioners on topics of current interest.
- Acting as a liaison to coordinate global communications by and among international franchising and distribution practitioners on notable issues affecting the global franchise community.
- Proposing and developing programs and speakers for, and working cooperatively with, the International Bar Association, country-specific and regional bar associations, the ABA Section of International Law and Practice, ABA international outreach initiatives and other appropriate bar groups.
- Developing through its publications, programs and other projects a leadership position among international franchising and distribution practitioners.
Leadership
Chair
Martine de Koning
Kennedy Van der Laan
The Netherlands
Steering Committee
Abhishek Dube
Baker & McKenzie LLP
United States of America
Mark Forseth
Marriott International
United Kingdom
Lucie Guyot
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
United States of America
Nicola Broadhurst
Steven & Bolton LLP
United Kingdom
Iain Irvine
Vardon Legal
Australia
Lewis Cohen
Mishcon de Reva LLP
United Kingdom