Harper Macleod Wins Forestry Commission Legal Work In Scotland

Leading Scottish commercial law firm Harper Macleod LLP, has been appointed by Forestry Commission Scotland to provide legal services in relation to Property Management.  Harper Macleod will work on property acquisitions and disposals, leases and partnerships.  The contract was awarded following a competitive tender process and is effective March 2008 for a minimum period of 3 years. 

Forestry Commission Scotland serves as the forestry department of the Scottish Government, advising on and implementing forestry policy and managing the national forest estate.  Its mission is to protect and expand Scotland's forests and woodlands and increase their value to society and the environment.   

Harper Macleod Chairman Professor Lorne Crerar, said "We are delighted to win this prestigious high profile contract to serve the Commission, which is further evidence of the strength of our firm's public sector experience.  We look forward to partnering with Forestry Commission Scotland in addressing their future challenges of climate change, smarter sustainable forest management and improving the utility of woodland as a public resource." 

Established in 1988, Harper Macleod has 40 Partners, 115 Fee Earners and a complement of 230 staff.  The firm is renowned for its expertise in Public Sector & Housing, Sports, Recoveries, Corporate, Real Estate, Litigation, Banking and Employment and includes The Scottish Government, The Child Support Agency in Scotland, The Scottish Premier League, Whitbread, William Hill, BP, Airtricity, Optical Express and Tulloch Limited in its impressive list of clients.