
About
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.
Our lead Consultant, David Kaye, is British Franchise Association accredited and 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 LLP possesses a strong bench of specialists advising franchisors and franchisees on the full range of commercial and contentious matters. The team offers deep expertise in franchise growth, international expansion, resales and disputes. The firm possesses a noteworthy client list, including significant food, retail, leisure, and health and fitness sector clients.
Work Highlights
- Harper Macleod LLP advised Summit Restaurants on a sale back to McDonald’s of six McDonald’s restaurant and drive-through locations in Glasgow.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Harper Macleod have a fully rounded team who are well equipped to handle anything related to franchising law. Their client services levels are extremely high and they have their fingers well and truly on the beating pulse of business."
"Harper Macleod have a fully rounded team who are well equipped to handle anything related to franchising law. Their client services levels are extremely high and they have their fingers well and truly on the beating pulse of business."
Notable Practitioners

David Kaye advises a broad array of clients on franchise arrangements, including expansions, terminations, resales and disputes. He acts for both franchisees and franchisors in various sectors, including food, leisure, and health and fitness.
"David is an excellent solicitor who goes the extra mile for clients."
"David gets business and the everyday pressures and strains we face."