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Harper Macleod LLP

Franchising

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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.

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Franchising - Scotland

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Harper Macleod provided advice to Chicken Cottage concerning all its franchise operations, including on entering into franchise agreements and on the termination of franchises, both in the UK and internationally.

Strengths

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  • Harper Macleod provide a high level of service to me at all times. Their understanding of my business and commercial awareness is excellent.

    Franchising respondentUK

  • Harper Macleod stand out for their industry experience and can-do attitude.

    Franchising respondentUK

  • The advice is always reliable and works well as they know the world of franchising as well as knowing us, their client.

    Franchising respondentUK

  • The firm provides clear, practical advice with strong commercial understanding and excellent responsiveness.

    Franchising respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Scott Kerr
    Scott Kerr

    Scott Kerr

    Scott Kerris is head of Harper Macleod's food and drink group and has a distinguished background advising both franchisor and franchisee clients in the sector.

    • Scott is an excellent support to me, and his experience and knowledge is very helpful.

      Franchising respondentUK

    • Scott Kerr is extremely knowledgeable. He is quick to respond and always with the right advice.

      Franchising respondentUK
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