Harper Macleod LLP
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Leading firm in UK 2026
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Overview
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Harper Macleod LLP is a leading independent full-service Scottish law firm with offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Elgin & Lerwick. The firm provides specialist services to businesses, organisations in the public and private sectors, families and individuals and the modern rural economy. The firm works extensively with English and International law firms on matters involving Scotland, recognising that referrals are based on trust, reputation, and the protection of client relationships.
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An all-service firm advising Scotland’s largest organisations and SMEs in every sector. In 2025, it was ranked second by Experian and Sunday Times for most active legal advisers on corporate deals. It is the only firm in Scotland appointed to all lots on the Scottish Government, City of Edinburgh Council and Glasgow City Council legal services frameworks. It advises 28 of 32 Scottish local authorities and is regularly involved in some of the most complex and high-profile cases in Scotland.
Notable work
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Fred. Olsen Renewables Limited (“FORL”)
Advised FORL, a leading independent renewables generator, on financing the Windy Standard windfarm development.
Hero Brands Limited
Advised Hero Brands on a significant component of the sale of GDK International Ltd (GDKI) to US based True Capital
SalMar ASA
Acting as Scottish counsel to SalMar ASA, in its defence of proceedings linked to the alleged Norwegian salmon cartel.
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UK - Head office
Glasgow City
The Ca'd'oro 45 Gordon Street , Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK, G1 3PE, Glasgow
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City of Edinburgh
Citypoint 65 Haymarket Terrace , Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, UK, EH12 5HD, Edinburgh
Highland
Alder House, Cradlehall Business Park, Inverness, Highland, UK, IV2 5GH, Inverness
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