LAWYER PROFILE

David Kaye

UK 2026

Spencer West LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Franchising

Scotland

19 years ranked

About

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UK

Practice Areas

David specialises in business law and franchising. He is well known in both the Scottish and wider UK legal market, having been advising Franchisors, Master Franchisees and Franchisees for over 20 years.

He acts as Company Secretary to a large number of companies including Retail Trust, Bees Nees Media, Talk Holiday, and for ten years was an Arcadia nominated Governor of Fashion Retail Academy.

Career

- Harper Macleod LLP

- Clairmonts Solicitors

- Maitlands Solicitors

- Smith Crawford & Co

Professional Memberships

David is an affiliate member of the British Franchise Association (BFA) and acts as legal advisor to the BFA Franchise Group in Scotland. He was the first Scottish Lawyer recognised as a Qualified Franchise Professional by the BFA.

Personal

David is on the Council of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and a Director of Glasgow International Jazz Festival.

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Scotland

England & Wales

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Franchising - Scotland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

David Kaye has a wealth of experience and provides good communication.
FranchisingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
David is excellent and I am very satisfied with the advice and service he provides.
FranchisingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
David is always there for us. He is extremely knowledgeable and very well connected. His capabilities to engage with clients have always been fantastic.
FranchisingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession