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Partnership
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Our team has in-depth knowledge of all forms of partnership law and advises a range of clients, from entrepreneurs looking to set up a partnership to private equity investment funds looking to use a limited partnership as their preferred structure.
Our team has a proven track record advising professional services firms including accountants, IFAs and estate agencies, with a particular focus on the healthcare sector. In addition we advise farming partnerships and partnerships in the retail and food & drink industries.
We also frequently advise on limited partnerships and their use as private equity funds, property investment funds (including student accommodation) and in connection with central asset reserves for pension schemes. Our team has contributed towards consultations on proposed new legislation in the area of Scottish limited partnerships.
In addition, we advise on a significant number of partnership matters relating to law firms and also give specialist opinions on complex partnership problems for these law firms' clients.
Partner Stephen Chan is the author of 'A Practical Guide to Partnership Law in Scotland'.
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Work Highlights
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Harper Macleod provided Scottish legal advice to Equitix for the establishment of SLPs in its fund structure.
Strengths
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They have strong specialist knowledge about SLPs and a pragmatic approach to transactions. They are also very capable in litigation.
Partnership respondentUKTheir ability to navigate intricate legal issues and provide comprehensive solutions is commendable.
Partnership respondentUKThe team are very responsive, pragmatic and commercial.
Partnership respondentUKThey provide exceptional technical expertise combined with providing practical solutions to the client's business objectives.
Partnership respondentUKHarper MacLeod are able to analyse and provide solutions to complex carry arrangements.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 Stephen Chan
Stephen Chan assists clients with a range of partnership matters, including the setting up of Scottish limited partnerships and the usage of those structures as vehicles for investment funds.
Stephen is a pleasure to deal with - he is very can-do.
Partnership respondentUKHis work was timely and well organised, reflecting a high level of professionalism and competence.
Partnership respondentUKStephen provides timely, concise and clear answers and is a pre-eminent practitioner in Scottish corporate work.
Partnership respondentUKStephen is highly responsive and efficient, with exceptional attention to details.
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Band 2 
Band 2 Scott Kerr
Scott Kerr assists clients with the formation of Scottish limited partnerships and other business structures. His clients include fund managers and law firms. He is responsive, provides practical advice and is a pleasure to work with.
Partnership respondentUKScott is very flexible and technical. He speaks simply and puts you at ease, making the whole process simple.
Partnership respondentUKScott is a joy to deal with. He gets the work done with minimal hassle for us.
Partnership respondentUKHe is very reliable, always willing to make himself available and delivers a fantastic service.
Partnership respondentUKScott is always responsive to our requests. He is easy to work with and very collaborative.
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