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Paula Skinner

Paula Skinner

UK 2026

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Harper Macleod LLP
 Harper Macleod LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A

Scotland

11 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Paula is head of the entrepreneurial team at Harper Macleod that focuses on advising entrepreneurs on all legal aspects of their business. Her personal specialism is advising entrepreneurs on corporate transactions such as investments (including equity crowdfunding), acquisitions/disposals and restructures. She works with businesses at all stages of their life cycle – from inception of idea to funding to exit.

Paula's team completed over 180 transactions over the past 3 years, a mixture of equity investments and M&A transactions.

Career

Paula previously worked in-house at a venture capitalist and within the investment team at Scottish Investment Bank.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Corporate/M&A - Scotland

Band 3
Individual Editorial
Paula Skinner heads the entrepreneurial team at Harper Macleod, where she is noted for her broad corporate practice. She has particular expertise advising entrepreneurs on investments and sales.
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Strengths

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  • Paula is a brilliant corporate lawyer and a leader in M&A transactions.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Paula is excellent. A trusted and respected extension of my business.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • I can't imagine why I would choose anyone else.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Paula is excellent and it's as simple as that.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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