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THE FIRM: Harper Macleod LLP is a leading full service Scottish independent law firm with offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Elgin, Lerwick and Thurso. The firm provides services to businesses, organisations in the public & private sectors, and families and individuals. Recognised as Scotland’s firm of the year eight times, it is one of the country's largest professional partnerships. PRINCIPAL AREAS OF WORK: Harper Macleod acts principally for clients in the following industry sectors: banking & financial services; energy & natural resources; food & drink; healthcare; insurance; manufacturing; real estate & construction; retail; rural economy; public and third sector; sport; technology; and transport. It provides a full range of private client services, including family law. Banking & Finance: Advising banks and borrowers, the team acts for many of the country's main funders, including mezzanine funders and alternative finance providers. It also advises non-funder clients on banking and finance issues. Energy & Natural Resources: Specialises in renewable energy projects advising developers, landowners, community groups, planning authorities and funders on all aspects of the energy supply chain from planning permission and property advice for wind and minerals projects, to advice on securing funding, negotiating community benefits and taking advantage of incentives. Real Estate & Construction: One of Scotland's largest property practices, the team advises clients across the private, public and third sectors and works with leading operators in the industry, including Scottish Government, investors, developers and their funders, main contractors, specialist subcontractors, purchasers and tenants. Corporate: Among Scotland's most active dealmakers, the firm advises clients from entrepreneurs to multi-nationals and acts for many of Scotland’s leading family-owned, employee-owned and owner-managed businesses. Dispute Resolution: One of the largest teams of dispute resolution solicitors in Scotland, including one of the most prominent teams in the Commercial Court in Edinburgh. Has been involved in some of the most complex litigations in Scottish courts as well as notable Supreme Court cases. Employment Law: Acts for clients across all sectors - from Government agencies and public sector organisations, to multinational corporations, family-owned businesses and leading third sector employers. Personal Injury & Reparation: The firm's significant insurance practice both pursues and defends all aspects of claims for leading insurers and individual clients. The team also provides advice on complex insurance, litigation and risk matters for corporate clients. Public Sector: Advises Scottish and UK public authorities as well as clients in the private sector who interact with the public sector. Clients include: central government departments; government agencies; NDPBs; local authorities; regulatory bodies; charities and community organisations; further and higher education institutions; and regeneration agencies. Harper Macleod also has one of Scotland's leading housing practices, acting for many large registered social landlords. Sport: Recognised as Scotland’s leading sports law practice, representing governing bodies, clubs, organisations and individuals. Harper Macleod was Official Legal Advisers to both the Glasgow 2018 European Championships and Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. Transport (including Shipping & Marine): Advises in areas including road, haulage and rail. Experience ranges from major road infrastructure projects to the mergers and acquisitions of businesses operating in the transport sector. Also has extensive experience in shipping and marine transport. Major Projects: Advises a wide range of stakeholders - from government and public sector bodies to multinational companies and lenders - on major projects and project finance. The specialist Infrastructure & Projects team is a leading practice in capital projects and also advises on high-value and public sector procurements. Healthcare: Provides a full service to clients in the sector, particularly treatment and care providers, the sale and acquisition of healthcare businesses involving major trade consolidators, and regulatory matters. Food & Drink: Clients range from start-ups and microbreweries to some of Scotland's biggest producers and brands. Harper Macleod's specialist licensing team is one of the country's leading practices. Retail: Advises clients from high street brands to online operators on everything from brand management to property advice. Harper Macleod has a particular specialism in franchising. Rural Economy: Advises rural businesses and organisations of all types and sizes, including some of the country's leading rural sector bodies. Advice covers: crofting; renewable energy; rural business; marine economy; agriculture, fishing & forestry; individuals and families.

Harper Macleod is an Edinburgh-based estate agency and among Scotland's leading, full-service law firms. With workplaces in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Elgin, Thurso and Lerwick, our award-winning solicitors advise businesses, organisations, individuals and families on all their legal requirements. In addition to striving to attain the very best possible outcome for clients who are dealing their homes, we offer clients the added advantage of access to the full series of legal services you might need in both your personal life and business. Harper Macleod has been named Scotland's Law Firm of the Year eight times, which's because we believe you get out what you place in. Because we're driven by your demands, not ours, we'll work harder to comprehend your requirements. In 2024, Harper Macleod signed up with forces with Beveridge Philp & Ross - an Edinburgh-based solicitor and estate agency firm. Beveridge Philp & Ross provided a complete estate agency and property buying service for domestic and commercial clients, ready Wills, powers of attorney and trust funds, while additionally managing the administration of estates and executries. It additionally advised landlords and tenants on residential and commercial leasing, prepared residential tenancy contracts and acted in all facets of commercial and business law for clients. The move saw the joint firm retain the people that have actually earned such a fantastic reputation in Edinburgh while giving clients access to a much greater range of legal experience. The joint firm brings the full weight of Harper Macleod's commercial and personal legal offering to the existing services given to future and present clients.

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