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Anthony Marks

Partner - Corporate and Finance Transactions Team Leader - Franchising · Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

United StatesFranchise Law, Distribution Law

About

Partner at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, certified as a Franchise and Distribution Law Specialist by the State Bar of California. Acts as outside general counsel for clients and handles corporate and commercial transactions, venture capital financing, debt financing, IP protection and licensing, stock and asset acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic transactions. Also advises on franchise and distribution law, including structuring domestic and international franchise and licensing programs, franchise registration and disclosure, termination and renewal of franchise relationships, multi-unit transactions, and transfers. Former co-chair of the California Bar Association Franchise Law Committee. Board member of JDRF Los Angeles Chapter. Recognized by Best Lawyers In America (Franchise, 2013-2024), named Lawyer of the Year (Franchise, Los Angeles, 2021), Who's Who Legal: Franchise (2012-2020), and Southern California Super Lawyer (2013-2020).

Practice areas

Franchise LawDistribution LawCorporate LawCommercial TransactionsVenture CapitalIntellectual PropertyLicensing

Office

Expertise

Franchise Registration and DisclosureFranchise Relationship Termination and RenewalMulti-Unit Franchise TransactionsFranchise TransfersBusiness Opportunity LawCorporate Formation and CapitalizationVenture Capital FinancingDebt FinancingIntellectual Property Protection and LicensingStock and Asset Acquisitions and Divestitures

Admissions

  • State Bar of California