Scottish-based firm Harper Macleod LLP is active in corporate franchising transactions for global brands in the technology and food and drinks industries. Scott Kerr now leads the practice following the retirement of former practice head David Kaye, who joined Spencer West in July 2023. Kerr is well placed to advise both franchisees and franchisors.
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Key clients
- Chicken Cottage Limited
- Leven Vale Restaurants Limited
- Oodles Chinese
- Tobar Group
- Bangin’ Pizza
- WW Soft Play
- JE Restaurants
- Rainbow Rooms International Ltd
- Craigton Foods Limited
- POA Restaurants Limtied
- Monterey Jack’s
- Little Step Investments
- E S Windscreen & Glass Repairs
Work highlights
- Advising Chicken Cottage on all of its template documentation to establish multi-site franchise development agreements.
- Acting for Leven Vale Restaurants Limited in the sale of six separate McDonald’s franchises on the retiral of the owner.
- Acting for WW Soft Play in taking a Sides franchise, unusual in that the franchise was to operate effectively as a concession within the leisure premises already operated by WW Soft Play and is not, therefore, a standalone franchise arrangement.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Scott Kerr