Richard Morey is a partner in the franchise and distribution practice group and the corporate practice group of DLA Piper LLP (US), based in the Chicago office. He holds a JD from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana.

Mr. Morey’s franchise and distribution practice is focused on working with both experienced and start-up franchise companies, helping them structure new franchise programs and determine the most appropriate methods of single- and multi-unit franchising. He counsels franchisors on everyday compliance and other franchise-related issues, such as registration and disclosure matters, negotiating agreements, maintaining good franchisee relations and resolving disputes with franchisees. He also works extensively on international franchising and licensing transactions, including master franchise, area development and single-unit licensing deals in Asia, Europe, Central America, the Middle East and the Caribbean, in addition to structuring other methods of international product distribution such as manufacturing and bottling arrangements.

In his corporate practice Mr. Morey handles all aspects of small- and mid-market mergers and acquisitions transactions, with a special focus on representing franchisors in M&A transactions. He also represents non-franchise clients on corporate, organizational and contract-related matters.

Mr. Morey has contributed to numerous articles covering franchise law, including those appearing in the Journal of International Franchising and Distribution Law, the publication for the International Franchise Association's 30th annual legal symposium, and various editions of the written materials for the International Franchise Association's Legal Roundtables series.

In 2008, the North Lawndale Employment Network, whose mission is to improve Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood through innovative employment initiatives that lead to economic advancement and an improved quality of life, honored him with its Creating a Community That Works Award, recognizing his extraordinary contributions and ongoing personal commitment.

Admissions

• Illinois

Memberships

• American Bar Association
• Chicago Bar Association