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Harper Macleod LLP

Construction

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Harper Macleod LLP

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Our construction and engineering team is a trusted adviser to developers, contractors, consultants, funders and end users of the full range of construction and engineering projects. This includes residential, commercial real estate (offices, retail, hotel and mixed-use developments), renewable energy and infrastructure projects. Some members of the team have direct industry experience having joined the legal profession from the construction and development sector.

We deal with all aspects of projects in the UK and beyond, from advising on procurement processes and contract structures to providing strategic guidance during the delivery of a project. We provide assistance with contract drafting, negotiation, interpretation and assembly for all types of industry standard form and bespoke contracts.

Clients include public and private sector developers, national and international contractors, consultants, sub-contractors, funders, owners, purchasers and tenants, as well as investor owners, purchasers and tenants of completed projects.

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Construction - Scotland

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Harper Macleod has a respected team which advises on engineering and construction contracts. It represents public sector clients and private developers in a range of non-contentious matters. Additional areas of expertise include housing, healthcare and commercial development. The department is also well equipped to handle complex construction disputes, such as defect, damage and negligence claims.
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Work Highlights

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  • Harper Macleod advised Orkney Islands Council in relation to procurement of the design and construction of the Scapa Deepwater Quay Project.

Strengths

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  • They step logically through complex issues and provide clearly set out solutions.

    Construction respondentUK

  • Harper MacLeod has a great deal of experience across a range of areas. They allow us to deal with the matters effectively and also take the time to explain the responses and the reasoning.

    Construction respondentUK

  • They were very quick to react to the tight timescales on this project and provided input for consideration in a quick and efficient manner.

    Construction respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Euan Pirie
    Euan Pirie

    Euan Pirie

    Euan Pirie is well placed to advise developers on development agreements and construction contracts. He has particular expertise in matters involving modular construction methodologies.

    • Euan has an excellent understanding of all parties risk appetite and is instrumental in offering win-win solutions.

      Construction respondentUK

    • Euan is very knowledgeable and experienced. He ensures that all our issues and requests are dealt with in legal terminology and also makes himself available to explain these and the reasoning.

      Construction respondentUK

    • Euan was very helpful and provided an excellent service.

      Construction respondentUK
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  • Michael Conroy
    Michael Conroy

    Michael Conroy

    Michael Conroy heads the construction department, advising public and private sector clients on contentious and non-contentious mandates. He assists with defect matters, development projects and cladding concerns.

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  • Catriona Kemp
    Catriona Kemp

    Catriona Kemp

    Catriona is a partner at Harper Macleod who specialises in infrastructure projects across a variety of sectors throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK. She regularly acts for both private and public sector partners.

    • Her levels of service and understanding are all very strong.

      Construction respondentUK
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