Ashley Caldwell

Ashley Caldwell is an associate in Gowling WLG's Hamilton office. Her corporate and commercial law practice focuses on franchising, licensing and distribution.

She advises both franchisors and franchisees, guiding them through the review and negotiation of franchise agreements, the purchase and sale of franchised businesses, compliance with provincial franchise legislation and the resolution of franchise disputes.

Beyond her franchise practice, Ashley provides strategic guidance on a variety of corporate commercial matters. She assists with share and asset acquisitions and divestitures, corporate reorganizations, shareholder agreements, commercial leases and other commercial contracts, ensuring each matter is aligned with her clients’ objectives.

Ashley builds strong relationships with clients through effective communication and a solid understanding of each clients’ unique business needs. She understands the importance of providing tailored and strategic advice in order to support her clients in achieving their commercial goals.

In addition to her practice, Ashley serves as its Technology Liaison for the Franchise Law Section Executive of the Ontario Bar Association. She also actively engages with several other professional organizations, including the Hamilton Law Association, the Canadian Bar Association, the Canadian Franchise Association, the American Bar Association Forum on Franchising and the International Franchise Association.