Parliamentary & Public Affairs
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 1
Email address
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(0141) 221 8888About
Provided by Harper Macleod LLP
We provide guidance, support, advice and litigation in all aspects of parliamentary and public affairs, in relation to legislative drafting; parliamentary advice and support; advice to political parties and local government on electoral law; representation in judicial review and high-profile public inquiries; extensive experience in statutory interpretation; all-encompassing local government practice; specialisms in public law, procurement and data protection; assists clients with strategic advice on issues arising from Brexit and COVID-19. We handle legislation across a wide range of sectors, from sport and music to finance.
Chambers Review
Harper Macleod offers substantial breadth and depth in its experience dealing with a range of parliamentary matters. The firm has valuable expertise in issues such as legislative drafting, judicial reviews, statutory analysis and appeals. Its lawyers represent clients including public bodies, NGOs and associations.
Work Highlights
- Harper Macleod assisted the Cairngorms National Park Authority with legislative drafting of new byelaws.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Harper Macleod are very approachable and we have good relationships with a number of solicitors there. Their advice is sound, they are efficient, and they are very flexible, too."
"Harper MacLeod are very good at advising us on developments and updates to the law and the implications of certain changes and the interplay between different bits of legislation."
"Harper Macleod are very approachable and we have good relationships with a number of solicitors there. Their advice is sound, they are efficient, and they are very flexible, too."
"Harper MacLeod are very good at advising us on developments and updates to the law and the implications of certain changes and the interplay between different bits of legislation."
Notable Practitioners
Jennifer Jack represents a range of clients in parliamentary and public affairs matters. She advises local and central government departments, associations and NGOs on issues such as drafting bills, judicial reviews and compliance with statutory obligations.
"Jennifer is well informed and has really good experience."
"Jennifer can turn her hand to different things and provides a complete answer. She is a very strong all-rounder."
"She shows an acute understanding of strategic matters and how best to pursue those."