Harper Macleod Has Energy For Agriculture With Launch of Two New Practice Groups

Harper Macleod LLP is continuing to build on its reputation as one of Scotlands fastest growing and most innovative commercial law firms with the formation of two new Practice Groups, Energy & Natural Resources and Agricultural. The new Groups have been created in recognition of the firms existing expertise in these areas and in response to increased demand for services in these sectors. 

Harper Macleod currently provides a wide range of services to the energy, mineral extraction and waste management sectors and has for many years provided the full range of legal services to the largest coal extraction company in Scotland.  More recently, the firm has become increasingly involved in the renewable energy sector, and has acted on behalf of one of the leading independent windfarm developers in the UK and Republic of Ireland.   The formation of the Energy & Natural Resources Practice Group consolidates this existing area of specialism for the firm and provides room for further development into new energy sectors, including renewables.

As the only central belt law firm with an office in the Highlands, Harper Macleod has formed the Agricultural Practice Group to address the specific legal needs of those living and working in a rural, environment.   With a new office in Inverness, the firm is well placed to respond to the changing agricultural market place and the numerous issues facing the 21st century rural economy.

Managing Partner, Professor Lorne Crerar commented; "Harper Macleod was the first firm in Scotland to adopt a Practice Group structure and it is the backbone of our culture, as it allows junior lawyers to develop their communication and business skills.  We continue to be innovative in our approach to the law and our two new Practice Groups consolidate the firms expertise in the sectors of Energy & Natural Resources and Agricultural, with the latter being further reinforced by the opening of our new Inverness office, servicing the Highlands."