Chambers Review
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Corporate/M&A: Scotland - UK
What the Team is Known For
Harper Macleod has expertise in acting for owner-managed and family-owned businesses, as well as high-profile M&A involving large and listed businesses. The firm demonstrates experience in cross-border corporate transactions, acting for both overseas investors and Scottish businesses seeking investment. The team is active across a wide range of sectors on the full suite of transactions including M&A, MBOs, joint ventures and demergers. It provides specialist expertise in alternative financing, particularly equity crowdfunding, for high-growth companies.
Strengths
They're able to provide guidance on any topic we have come to them with.
The team is excellent and provides invaluable support at all times.
They gave us excellent advice based on strong industry experience.
Work Highlights
Harper Macleod advised Ardersier Port on Scots law matters relating to a £300 million private-equity investment by Quantum Energy Partners.
Notable practitioners
Paula is one of the best I've worked with. She's commercial, responsive and trusted.
Paula is very strong and a pleasure to work with.
Donald has an exceptional ability to identify the best route to the desired outcome.
Jo Nisbet frequently advises growing companies on corporate transactions, including acquisitions and equity investments.
Jo is a fantastically commercially aware lawyer and gets to the crux of the issue with focus and efficiency.
She understands our business and our needs.
Jo clearly knows her stuff and is very responsive!