Atty. David W. Oppenheim
David W. Oppenheim concentrates his practice on domestic and international franchising, licensing and distribution matters.
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David W. Oppenheim is a franchise attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association, New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association, and Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association. Educated at Widener University – Delaware Law School (J.D., 2000). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Franchise Law (New York City) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David W. Oppenheim concentrates his practice on domestic and international franchising, licensing and distribution matters
- He is recognized by Chambers USA as a leading, national franchise attorney
- He advises both emerging and mature companies with respect to planning, structuring and implementing national and international franchise, distribution and licensing programs, including negotiating franchise agreements, ancillary agreements, regulatory compliance, including the preparation of franchise disclosure documents and securing registration of franchise offerings in the United States and abroad
- David is also experienced in mergers and acquisitions and sophisticated financing transactions, including the securitizations of a franchisor’s royalty stream
- He represents private equity firms and public and private companies in the acquisition of franchise, licensing and distribution systems
- David routinely counsels clients regarding the implementation of compliance programs and system-wide standards
- He also advises franchise clients regarding complex franchise relationship issues and disputes
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