Former DLA Heavyweight Joins Harper Macleod

Harper Macleod LLP, one of Scotlands leading commercial law firms, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Norman Oliver as PFI & Projects Partner. The appointment takes effect from 3rd January 2005.  

Dr Oliver, formerly Head of the Infrastructure Group with DLA Scotland LLP, will be based primarily in Harper Macleods Edinburgh office, specialising in public sector, project finance and healthcare

Professor Crerar, Managing Partner, said "2005 promises to be a very challenging and exciting year for the firm and we are delighted to be welcoming Dr Oliver on board.  This is only the second lateral hire in the firms history and Dr Olivers considerable Projects expertise will allow Harper Macleod to explore new sectors with greater vigour than ever."

Established in 1988 by Professor Lorne Crerar and Rod McKenzie, Harper Macleod has evolved into a firm with 28 Partners, 75 Fee Earners and a complement of 151 staff.   Renowned for its expertise in Sports, Public Sector & Housing, Employment, Banking, Recoveries and Litigation, the firm includes the Scottish Premier League, The Scottish Executive, Optical Express, THUS plc, Tulloch Limited, The Child Support Agency and BCW Group plc in its impressive list of clients.