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Our corporate team is recognised as being one of Scotland’s top dealmakers and advises businesses of all sizes in every aspect of corporate activity - from high-profile mergers and acquisitions to our extensive work with SMEs. The team is one of the largest in Scotland, with experienced corporate lawyers based in Glasgow, Edinburgh and the Highlands, Islands and Moray working with businesses throughout Scotland, the rest of the UK and internationally.

We have particular experience of providing commercial legal advice to many of Scotland’s leading family-owned, employee-owned and owner-managed businesses on matters such as investment or succession. In addition, we are known as leading advisers to entrepreneurs and high-growth businesses, particularly those seeking investment. According to independent deal activity rankings, we rank joint third for the number of transactions completed in Scotland in 2024.

Chambers Review

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Construction - Scotland

4
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.

Work Highlights

  • Harper Macleod advised Hub North Scotland as the main contractor and development partner of the Aberdeen City Vision Project, a large urban regeneration project.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Euan Pirie
3
Euan Pirie
3
Band 3
Euan Pirie is well placed to advise developers on development agreements and construction contracts. He has particular expertise in matters involving modular construction methodologies.

I am very happy with his assistance and can't rate him highly enough. He is very effective.

Euan Pirie always provides a high level of service.

Euan can support on a variety of contract negotiations. He is also our primary contact for any commercial discussion, and is always aware of the wider legal situation and our business position.

Michael Conroy
4
Michael Conroy
4
Band 4

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

Michael Conroy does good work and is experienced. He has broadened his practice.

He is very professional and knowledgeable. He has a fantastic understanding of and ability to explain the legal jargon.

Catriona Kemp
U
Catriona Kemp
U
Up and Coming

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.

She is always excellent in her levels of service, with an excellent understanding of the particular nature and sophistication of our forms of contract.

With her, you always have a high level of service.

She is absolutely excellent.

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Euan Pirie
3
Euan Pirie
3
Band 3
Michael Conroy
4
Michael Conroy
4
Band 4
Catriona Kemp
U
Catriona Kemp
U
Up and Coming

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