Riley Lagesen's transactional practice focuses on growth and development counseling for business clients with a niche focus on the restaurant industry. He comes to his legal practice with many years of restaurant management and ownership experience with successful restaurant groups in Los Angeles and is achieving recognition as one of the nation's leading attorneys in the restaurant space. His extensive relationships in the restaurant industry, practical knowledge of restaurant operations, and keen understanding of the legal issues associated with protecting and growing a restaurant concept enable Riley to provide efficient and sensible counsel and serve as the catalyst for many business transactions.
Practice Highlights
- Licensing of restaurant and retail concepts to non-traditional locations (e.g., airports and universities)
- Structuring franchise programs of all types
- Representing culinary and bar talent in domestic and international transactions
- Advising buyers and sellers of restaurant chains
- Structuring private restaurant financings