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Franchising

Scotland

10 Years Ranked

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Provided by Andrew Fraser

UK

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Andrew is a commercial lawyer specialising in franchising and brand licensing arrangements. He is the founder of Albany Fraser Solicitors, a boutique law firm operating in association with Spencer West which helps franchisors and franchisees of all shapes and sizes make better franchising decisions.

Whilst franchising is his vocation, Andrew often acts as external “in-house counsel” for clients, triaging problems and providing advice on all manner of commercial and legal issues.

An affiliate of the British Franchise Association, Andrew is a member of the BFA’s legal committee and a ‘Qualified Franchise Professional’ (one of only a very small number of lawyers in the UK to have been awarded this status).

In addition to being a solicitor, he has spent part of his career as a franchise consultant with one of the UK’s leading franchise consultancy practices assisting companies such as Ralph Lauren, American Eagle, Esprit and Whittard of Chelsea with international franchising projects.

Career

- Albany Fraser Solicitors

- Glasgow 2014 Limited (Commonwealth Games) – on secondment

- Harper Macleod LLP

- AMO Consulting (Franchise Consultants)

- DLA Piper Scotland LLP

Professional Memberships

An affiliate of the British Franchise Association, Andrew is a member of the BFA’s legal committee and a ‘Qualified Franchise Professional’ (one of only a very small number of lawyers in the UK to have been awarded this status).

Experience

Andrew has significant experience advising clients on:

- all manner of domestic and international Franchise Agreements and Licence Agreements;

- brand growth strategies (in particular, growth through franchising and licensing);

- day-to-day issues in the operation of franchise networks and businesses generally (including franchise disputes and terminations);

- the purchase and sale of franchise businesses;

- brand protection strategies and implementation; and

- all manner of commercial contracts including terms and conditions, supplier agreements and software licenses.

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Scotland

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Franchising - Scotland
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Andrew Fraser is based within the firm Albany Fraser, which is a specialist firm that works in association with Spencer West. He is most well known for his work with franchisees but also has experience of assisting franchisors. He advises on international rollouts, including the negotiation of franchise documents and the acquisition of master franchise rights.

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