Harper Macleod LLP covers the full scope of licensing work, managed by the ‘endlessly professional’ Andrew Hunter. The practice, which is split between Glasgow and Inverness, advises national supermarket chains, F&B companies, taxi operators, and restaurant groups. Hunter is particularly well known in the convenience store and supermarket sector, leveraging both advisory and contentious capabilities. He is supported by Angus Brown, who is building a growing profile in the hotel and leisure spaces.
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Key clients
- Forest Holidays Limited
- BP Oil UK Limited
- Lidl Great Britain Limited
- Macdonald & Muir Limited
- Highland Fuels Limited
- Motor Fuel Limited
- Greene King Brewing & Retail Limited
- Hotel Chocolat Retail Limited
- Tom Walker (CG) Limited
- Roti King Limited
- Clyde & Co LLP
- William Hill Organisation Limited
- Cash Converters (UK Limited
- Free Now by Lyft Taxis
Work highlights
Acting for Forest Holidays for the successful grant of a premises licence for its new holiday park at Glentress in the Scottish Borders.
Acting for BP Oil UK Limited in the grant of its first licence for a Rapid Electronic Vehicle (EV) Charging Station outside Edinburgh.
Advising Lidl Great Britain Limited in respect of all licensing work in Scotland, including a new site outside Perth.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Andrew Hunter
Other key lawyers
Angus Brown