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Scott Kerr

Scott Kerr

UK 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by Harper Macleod LLP

UK

Practice Areas

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.”

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Franchising - Scotland

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

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.

Partnership - Scotland

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Scott Kerr assists clients with the formation of Scottish limited partnerships and other business structures. His clients include fund managers and law firms.

Strengths

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

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

    FranchisingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • He is responsive, provides practical advice and is a pleasure to work with.

    PartnershipChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Scott is very flexible and technical. He speaks simply and puts you at ease, making the whole process simple.

    PartnershipChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Scott is a joy to deal with. He gets the work done with minimal hassle for us.

    PartnershipChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • He is very reliable, always willing to make himself available and delivers a fantastic service.

    PartnershipChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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Scotland

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