Tied Pub Tenant in Scotland? Get a Better Deal – Guaranteed

A better deal means a material improvement to your lease terms. This could be:

• Lower rent
• Higher discounts on products
• Or switching to a free-of-tie MRO lease

If your lease improves financially, it qualifies.

Our fee is a straight 25 percent share of the first year’s savings we secure for you—whether those savings come from lower rent, larger discounts, or any other measurable cost reduction. Before you commit, we carry out a detailed review of your tenancy and give you a clear forecast of the potential gains; we proceed only when the projected figures comfortably justify the exercise.

If you are switching to a free-of-tie lease, we calculate the benefit by comparing the past 12 months of tied-beer volumes at open-market prices and then adjusting for any rent difference to arrive at your true cash gain. In situations where your primary motivation is the operational freedom of a free-of-tie arrangement and the projected financial upside is modest, we will propose a fair minimum fee—set out in writing before you instruct us—so you can decide with complete transparency.

Only once a new, improved agreement is completed and accepted. Then, you choose:

✅ One-off payment

✅ 3 equal monthly instalments

✅ 6 monthly payments

We’ll work with you to choose the option that best suits your cash flow.

Then you pay absolutely nothing. If your rent, discounts, or lease terms don’t improve, we waive all fees. That’s our Better Deal Guarantee.

Our own fee is success-based and clearly defined. However, some cases may involve optional third-party costs, such as:

• Solicitor fees (if you wish to use one)
• Arbitration costs (if a formal dispute is raised)
• Independent Assessor fees (if an MRO rent needs to be determined externally)

You will always be notified of any external costs in advance and will never be committed without your explicit approval.

It depends:

• Simple tied renegotiation: 4–8 weeks
• MRO lease process: 3–6 months
• With arbitration/assessor involvement: up to 9 months

We’ll guide you through the process and keep it moving as efficiently as possible.

If you and the pub company can’t agree on the rent for an MRO lease, either party can refer the matter to an Independent Assessor. They’ll issue a formal rent determination, typically within 4 weeks of receiving submissions.

If the pub-owning business breaches the Code or refuses to engage, the dispute can be referred to an independent arbitrator. We handle the entire process and have deep experience navigating these cases.

Not necessarily. We handle the entire Pubs Code process, and most clients don’t need a solicitor unless legal documentation needs formal execution. If needed, we can recommend a trusted legal advisor.

Yes. Many tenants come to us after initial talks stall or when they want expert support. Whether you’re at the beginning or partway through, we can step in and take over or advise in the background.

That’s a common concern. We work professionally and respectfully, and most pub-owning businesses are now familiar with the Pubs Code process. Having experienced representation often improves communication and avoids misunderstandings.

No — going free-of-tie is just one option. Many tenants choose to stay tied if the terms can be significantly improved. We’ll help you evaluate both routes and pursue whichever gives you the best financial outcome.