Real Estate: £10 million and above
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 3
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(0141) 221 8888About
Provided by Harper Macleod LLP
Our Commercial Property practice is one of the largest teams of property lawyers in Scotland, advising clients of all sizes across the private, public and third sectors. Our specialists deal proactively with selling, purchasing, leasing, development, investment, portfolio management or funding matters. We use our knowledge and good working relationships throughout the property industry to deal efficiently with clients' needs and to develop innovative structures and solutions to complex contractual matters or to deal with large numbers of properties.
We also work alongside those based in jurisdictions outside Scotland, who require our knowledge of the Scottish legal system.
We are able to call upon the support of other specialist leading lawyers from other disciplines within the firm to support our work, including those from the fields of construction law, property litigation, banking, corporate, restructuring and planning.
Chambers Review
Harper Macleod's real estate practice advises on the full range of property transactions. Its lawyers are frequently sought out to advise on development schemes and investment purchases, often in the healthcare and retail sectors. Harper Macleod continues to be active in the housebuilding field and also advises a number of public sector organisations. It has additional expertise in assisting clients with the management of property portfolios.
Work Highlights
- Harper Macleod acted for City Property Glasgow on its £200 million purchase of a portfolio of properties in Glasgow from Glasgow City Council on a sale and leaseback basis.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Harper Macleod has a team with a wide range of skills. They have excellent legal knowledge and can deal with complicated matters."
"Harper Macleod provides timely support on demanding turnaround times to ensure we take the best course of action."
"Harper Macleod are good with complex and sophisticated matters. The team are commercially aware and their communication is friendly and clear."
"Harper Macleod has a team with a wide range of skills. They have excellent legal knowledge and can deal with complicated matters."
"Harper Macleod provides timely support on demanding turnaround times to ensure we take the best course of action."
"Harper Macleod are good with complex and sophisticated matters. The team are commercially aware and their communication is friendly and clear."
Notable Practitioners
John Meehan heads Harper Macleod's real estate department. He handles a broad range of complex property work, including land and investment transactions, alongside refinancing and property portfolio matters.
"John is a strong communicator. He has a kind and compassionate manner which allows you to feel open to share any concerns, however small."
"John Meehan is incredibly meticulous and he is very pragmatic and solution-oriented. He finds a path through it all."