Harper Macleod LLP’s franchising offering is largely focused on global and UK-based brands, particularly in the food and drink sector, where the team excel in offering expertise in international master franchise agreements, social franchising, and licensing arrangements. The ‘very knowledgeable’ practice head, Scott Kerr, is a key contact for franchisors and franchisees who boasts expertise in intellectual property, commercial contracts, and brand exploitation, particularly within the food and drink sector, as well as assisting in structuring franchise agreements and licensing arrangements for global brands.
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Testimonials
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‘Scott Kerr takes the time to understand my business which makes his ongoing legal advice relevant and useful. He explains options and the risks involved. He works quickly and efficiently.'
'We have been with Harper Macleod for a number of years (specifically with Scott Kerr) and are not looking to switch any time soon.’
‘Scott Kerr is very knowledgeable and can explain complex matters easily.'
Key clients
- Chicken Cottage Limited
- Oodles Chinese
- Meloosha Homecare
- Pollo Hub Ltd
- Catch Group Limited
- POA Restaurants Limited
- Arran View Restaurants Limited
- Elite Gears Driving School Ltd
- Halcyon Care (Highlands & Grampian) Ltd
- IDMV Group Limited
- Foxes Club Franchising
Work highlights
Advised Chicken Cottage Limited on their template documentation as well as wider matters relating to their franchising operations in the UK and internationally.
Acting for Arran View Restaurants Limited in acquiring two formerly corporately owned and operated McDonald’s stores.
Acting for Pollo Hub in expanding their successful Lucky B's brand and entering into the market quickly by preparing for them their entire suite of documents as a franchisor, including Unit Franchise Agreements and Master Franchise Agreements for a development area.
Practice head
Scott Kerr