David Kaye
UK Guide 2025
Band 1 : Franchising
Band 1
About
Provided by David Kaye
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.
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.
Career
- Harper Macleod LLP
- Clairmonts Solicitors
- Maitlands Solicitors
- Smith Crawford & Co
Expert in these Jurisdictions
- Scotland
- England & Wales
Chambers Review
UK
David Kaye of Spencer West 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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is trustworthy and gives great advice."
"A true legend and well-respected figurehead in franchising."
"He is trustworthy and gives great advice."
"A true legend and well-respected figurehead in franchising."
