Franchising
Scotland
1 year ranked
Provided by Harper Macleod LLP
Scott has a wide range of experience in advising on corporate structures, including companies, partnership and joint ventures. He also advises on mergers and acquisitions and investment both for start-up and established businesses.
Scott leads the firm’s Food & Drink Group and advises a wide range of clients in that sector. He also has particular focus on the life sciences and technology fields, dealing with a number of regulatory issues, and has practical experience of the energy and renewable sectors.
He is experienced in advising clients on a range of commercial contracts, including distribution, agency and franchise contracts (both in the UK and worldwide). Accredited as a specialist in intellectual property law by the Law Society of Scotland, he also advises widely on the registration and exploitation of intellectual property rights and related contracts, including web-based documentation.
Scott is ranked as an expert in the World Trademark Review 1000 where they state “Kerr brings commercial contracts know-how and is highly skilled when it comes to helping clients to exploit their IP rights.”
Provided by Chambers
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.
Provided by Chambers
Scott is an excellent support to me, and his experience and knowledge is very helpful.
Scott Kerr is extremely knowledgeable. He is quick to respond and always with the right advice.
He is responsive, provides practical advice and is a pleasure to work with.
Scott is very flexible and technical. He speaks simply and puts you at ease, making the whole process simple.
Scott is a joy to deal with. He gets the work done with minimal hassle for us.
He is very reliable, always willing to make himself available and delivers a fantastic service.
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