Antonia works with franchisors at all stages of development, including preparing franchise disclosure documents and agreements; negotiating and documenting franchise sales, transfers, and terminations; structuring domestic and international expansion; and developing compliance and risk programs that support consistent execution as systems scale.

Antonia also advises clients on complex business transactions ranging from single-unit franchise sales to public company mergers and acquisitions. She represents both franchise brands pursuing strategic exits, and the private equity groups and platform companies acquiring these systems.

In addition, Antonia provides a full suite of general corporate and transactional services, including commercial contract negotiations, equity investments and joint ventures, cross-border transactions, corporate restructurings, and asset acquisitions and divestitures, often in the context of growing or multi-jurisdictional businesses.

Across her practice, Antonia is known for a systems-oriented approach, helping clients anticipate pressure points and align legal frameworks with operational realities as complexity and scale increase.

Prior to joining Cheng Cohen, Antonia’s practice focused on mergers and acquisitions, securities and governance, commercial finance, and general corporate matters. She also previously founded and operated a pet care business, experience that informs her practical, business-minded approach to advising clients.