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Harper Macleod LLP

Infrastructure: PFI/PPP

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Harper Macleod LLP

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About

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Our infrastructure & projects team is at the forefront of this sector and is a market leader in projects procured through the hub initiative. The team is also fully integrated with our award-winning public sector team in relation to complex, high-value and high-profile public sector procurements of works and services. Our infrastructure & projects team also forms part of our wider award-winning energy & natural resources group.

This is a multi-disciplinary team of highly experienced lawyers who provide innovative legal advice on every aspect of the energy supply chain, from planning permission and property advice for wind and minerals projects, to advice on securing funding, negotiating community benefits and taking advantage of incentives.

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Infrastructure: PFI/PPP - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Harper Macleod is noted for its work on high-profile infrastructure matters, frequently advising on private finance and public-private partnership matters. The team is particularly active in the maritime, aviation and rail sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Harper Macleod advised West Lothian Council in relation to a major contract variation to the West Calder High School DBFM Project in order for an extension to be built on the existing school.

Strengths

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  • The team are commercially focused, providing practical solutions with a risk-based approach.

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  • The team are very prompt at responding to enquiries and consider all aspects of the legal risks placed before them.

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  • The team at Harper Macleod have extensive knowledge and experience in the PFI contracting environment.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Euan Pirie
    Band 1Euan Pirie

    Euan Pirie

    Euan Pirie is the head of the infrastructure and projects team. He has a strong practice assisting with PPP secondary market transactions and contract variations in the healthcare and education sectors.

    • Euan Pirie is a very astute and knowledgeable lawyer with a good understanding of respective parties' positions.

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    • Euan's advice is instrumental in agreeing a challenging set of contract conditions. He has the ability to see the bigger picture and provide practical advice.

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    • Euan was very knowledgeable, responsive and diligent.

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    • Euan offers exceptional levels of service and understanding of his client's needs.

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  • Up and ComingCatriona Kemp
    Up and ComingCatriona Kemp

    Catriona Kemp

    Catriona Kemp is a senior associate based in Edinburgh and leads the group's involvement in PPP secondary market deals. Her experience in the PPP/PFI sector sees her represent clients such as hospitals, city councils and schools.

    • Catriona is very responsive and shows good awareness of the commercial aspects of our contracts.

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    • Catriona is extremely capable and always provides clear, pragmatic advice and support.

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    • Catriona is very helpful and supportive, responding promptly to challenges put forward.

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