Franchising
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 1
Contact number
0131 228 3777About
Provided by Brodies LLP
Ranked Band 1, our expertise in franchising covers a wide spread of franchising clients; from the one-person franchisee and the new start-up franchisor, to high value commercial activity.
Our experience extends beyond the Scottish market, including significant projects in the rail sector across the UK, and managing international documentation.
We regularly advise owners and major hotel brands on hotel franchise and management agreements and carry out significant structural franchise work and volume franchise transactional work for retail clients with franchise-led acquisition programmes.
Clients also seek the support of our litigation team – the largest in Scotland – in contentious matters, both on the franchisee and franchisor side.
We are an affiliate of the British Franchise Association.
Chambers Review
Brodies offers cross-disciplinary expertise to first-time and existing franchisees as well as established franchisors. It regularly advises clients on the negotiation and assignation of franchise agreements, as well as internal structuring and governance matters. Brodies possesses a prestigious client list that is drawn from major names in hospitality, leisure, retail and restaurants, and a strong reputation with regard to rail franchising. The team is also supported by a leading IP and brand protection practice.
Work Highlights
- Brodies advises Burger King on its estate management across its Scottish portfolio.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The leading firm in Scotland on all fronts, including franchising. They do the big-ticket stuff."
"Brodies' knowledge of our network has proved invaluable in dealing with complications in different markets. The teams are structured so that we get the best possible advice."
"The leading firm in Scotland on all fronts, including franchising. They do the big-ticket stuff."
"Brodies' knowledge of our network has proved invaluable in dealing with complications in different markets. The teams are structured so that we get the best possible advice."
Notable Practitioners
Duncan Cathie handles complex franchise agreements for clients in a range of sectors. He has experience of both domestic and cross-border transactions.
"Duncan strengthened and protected us in our document, showing us where we should push; his knowledge base on franchising is unreal."