Scottish-based firm Harper Macleod LLP is adept at advising franchisors from the food and beverage, education, care at home, and property sectors. The team expertly handles a range of franchising disputes and transactions for global brands and has an increasingly international client base, with companies from the US, UAE, Europe, and Malaysia seeking the team out for assistance with expanding or establishing in the UK market. Marc Penman sits within the franchising team, having previously been part of the wider corporate, commercial, and regulatory group, while Craig McKerracher supports both franchisors and franchisees. Former practice head David Kaye left for Spencer West in July 2023.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is very approachable and very easy to work with.'
Key clients
- Chicken Cottage
- Car Wash Company
- Monterey Jacks Franchising UK
- Practical Car & Van Rental
- Barrhead Travel Service
- Rainbow Room International
- Senior Care at Home
- Quiz Clothing
- JF Restaurants
- Speech Bubble Languages
Work highlights
- Acting for Chicken Cottage Global on a retainer arrangement in the UK and overseas.
- Advised JE Restaurants on the acquisition of five separate McDonald’s Franchises on the retirment of the original Franchisee.
- Advised Senior Care at Home on the buyback of the franchise from the franchisee.