Owen J. Gibson

Associate Attorney @Plave Koch Plc

Falls Church, VA, US

Represent startup, emerging, and established franchise companies in domestic and international matters across industries including restaurants and food service, rental vehicles, hospitality, educational services, and various retail product and service businesses• Regularly draft area development agreements, franchise or license agreements, franchise disclosure documents, and other commercial and regulatory documents including asset purchase agreements, transfer agreements, and notices of default and termination• Counsel clients on franchise registration and disclosure under the FTC Franchise Rule and state franchise and business opportunity laws, as well as accidental franchises, franchisee relationships, and general corporate and commercial transactions• Assist clients with franchise examiners’ comment letters, conduct litigation-related legal research, manage litigation caseloads by liaising with insurance counsel and preparing filings, and conduct due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and securitizations involving franchise companies