About Us

One of Scotland’s largest independent law firms, Harper Macleod represents clients and their interests all over the UK and beyond. Both David Kaye and Andrew Fraser have received accreditation as “Qualified Franchise Professionals” (QFPs) by the bfa, placing our specialised franchising team in the top tier of franchising lawyers in Scotland and the UK.

The team has extensive experience assisting franchisors, master franchisees, and franchisees in a variety of legal matters throughout the UK and abroad. We are deeply involved in the larger franchising community in the UK in addition to having a thorough understanding of franchising law.

Harper Macleod LLP represents a variety of franchisors, master franchisees, and franchisees in the UK and abroad on the following types of transactions:

• Creating master franchise agreements and area development agreements for franchises in the UK and abroad.
• The acquisition and resale of franchise businesses; brand protection; and trademark registration.
• Examining franchise documentation and reporting findings
• Tips for setting up a franchise business
• Tips on franchising to expand internationally
• Suggestions for buy-out and exit tactics
• Drafting ancillary commercial documentation, such as confidentiality, deposit, and trademark licence agreements; • Dispute avoidance and resolution

We can help clients with a wide range of other issues, including real estate, business contracts, company secretarial, intellectual property, employment law, and litigation.