Franchising
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 2
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(0141) 221 8888About
Provided by Harper Macleod LLP
Our specialist franchising team provides specialist advice to clients thinking about franchising a business, buying a franchise or master franchise opportunity or expanding overseas through franchising. We advise on all aspects of franchising strategy, business format, and drafting key documentation to formalise franchise relationships.
The team has extensive experience of helping many different types of franchisors and franchisees both in the UK and internationally.
In addition to our knowledge of franchising law, we are heavily involved in the wider franchising community in the UK.
Chambers Review
Harper Macleod possesses a strong bench of specialists who can advise franchisors and franchisees on the full range of commercial and contentious matters. It offers deep expertise in franchise growth, international expansion, resales and disputes. The department possesses a noteworthy client list, including significant food, retail, leisure, and health and fitness sector clients.
Scott Kerr is a key contact.
Work Highlights
- Harper Macleod advised Leven Vale Restaurants, which has operated multiple McDonald’s franchises for many years, on the disposal of individual franchises to new franchisees as the principal approached retirement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Harper Macleod will go the extra distance to finalise when others will not; they make it happen."
"Harper Macleod have taken the time to understand our business and ways of working. They are adept at explaining the risk or impact of specific situations."
"We always get solid, logical and relevant advice in good time."
"Harper Macleod will go the extra distance to finalise when others will not; they make it happen."
"Harper Macleod have taken the time to understand our business and ways of working. They are adept at explaining the risk or impact of specific situations."
"We always get solid, logical and relevant advice in good time."