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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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What the Team is Known For

Harper Macleod regularly advises international law firms and fund managers on SLPs and LPs, while also assisting City law firms with the use of Scottish partnerships as carried interest vehicles. The team is particularly strong in the real estate sector, where it aids clients with a variety of matters, including partnership structuring.

Work Highlights

  • Harper Macleod provided Scottish legal advice to Equitix for the establishment of SLPs in its fund structure.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Stephen Chan
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Stephen Chan
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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.

His work was timely and well organised, reflecting a high level of professionalism and competence.

Stephen provides timely, concise and clear answers and is a pre-eminent practitioner in Scottish corporate work.

Stephen is highly responsive and efficient, with exceptional attention to details.

Scott Kerr
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Scott Kerr
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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.

Scott is very flexible and technical. He speaks simply and puts you at ease, making the whole process simple.

Scott is a joy to deal with. He gets the work done with minimal hassle for us.

He is very reliable, always willing to make himself available and delivers a fantastic service.

Scott is always responsive to our requests. He is easy to work with and very collaborative.

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Stephen Chan
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