Whether it's advice for business or individuals & families, we are here to help Scotland get moving.
Whether it's advice for business or individuals & families, we are here to help Scotland get moving.
We’re driven by your needs, not ours. We strive to be your trusted legal partner at every stage of your life. Whatever it may bring.
The Harper Macleod home room - being apart together. Resources and tips for WFH.
We are still here to help - Getting Scotland moving
All Harper Macleod's offices are now closed. All your contacts are working remotely & continue to be available on direct dial/mobile/email. Zoom calls are also available. We are here to help you and Scotland get moving and are doing whatever it takes to meet our service promises. To get in touch please click here.
A Leading Independent Scottish Law Firm
Harper Macleod is a leading independent Scottish law firm with offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Thurso, Elgin and Lerwick offering a full range of legal services for business, individuals & families, public sector & rural economy across Scotland, the UK and further afield.
At Harper Macleod, it's all about you, not us. We put your needs at the heart of everything we do. We believe that your success determines our success and because no two clients are the
same to us, we'll work harder than anyone else to understand your needs and objectives. You need problem solvers and advisers, not just lawyers. Our inquisitive nature means you can be sure we'll get under the skin of your business or personal related matter and provide you with an effective solution.
It's this drive that sets us apart and delivers a better outcome for you or your organisation. Learn more
Award Winning Law Firm
We believe our awards are a testament to the firm's innovative and client-focused approach. We have won many regional, national and international awards in recent years both across the firm and as individuals.
Working in partnership
As one of Scotland's leading, full-service law firms, we advise businesses, organisations and individuals on all of their legal needs in Scotland, the UK and beyond.
Talented People
Our people are our main asset, and we are the law firm of choice for advisers who have the drive and desire think differently, adapting and evolving along with your needs. You can see our full team here.
A wealth of knowledge
The law never stands still, and the way it applies to you and your organisation is constantly evolving. Our people are on top of these developments and can keep you up to date with some of the most interesting aspects of these changes.
5 Common Investment Mistakes - HM Money Month
Since the UK's lockdown began on 23 March, Harper Macleod's corporate team has completed 78 deals remotely with 30 of those deals being investments. Whilst life may have changed for many, business is normal here at Harper Macleod and we aren’t seeing any reduced activity in the investment market.
Highland Council warning to fishermen operating a fishing vessel
As we fast approach the end of the Brexit transition period (31 December 2020), the Highland Council ("HC") have issued an urgent warning to fishermen operating a fishing vessel with a HC area 'home port' (which includes the likes of Scrabster and Wick for example). The HC warning states that all fishing vessels where the catch is exported (either directly or indirectly) to any EU Member State must first be registered as a food business with the HC.
Bonfire Night - Remember, remember to take care this November
Most, if not all, public firework displays have been cancelled this year in an attempt to avoid further spreading of Covid-19. However, we are still likely to hear the explosive bangs and see the bursts of colour overhead as many people choose to celebrate bonfire night in their own gardens. Scottish Government guidance is that fireworks should only be set off in private gardens if it can be done safely.
Harper Macleod helps HES to success in inquiry over future of Edinburgh landmark
Harper Macleod Partner Jennifer Jack was part of the team which represented Historic Environment Scotland in the public inquiry which upheld the refusal of planning applications to turn Edinburgh's former Royal High School into a hotel. Scottish Ministers have issued their decisions on the four planning and listed building consent appeals in relation to the proposed redevelopment.
Harper Macleod Partner addresses future lawyers on inclusion in the profession
Last Friday (9 October) saw the Law Society and Lawscot Foundation hold the first ever 'Celebrating Inclusion Event and Law Fair'. Omar Ali, a Partner at Harper Macleod and founding member of the Scottish Ethnic Minorities' Lawyers Association (SEMLA), hosted a special session at the event with fellow co-founder Sheekha Saha to talk about their careers and the work that SEMLA does aimed at a student audience.
Scottish directors need to act now to avoid 'insolvency' meaning business closure
Gordon Hollerin, a Partner at Harper Macleod and one of Scotland's leading restructuring and insolvency lawyers, has urged directors of Scottish businesses to use the full extent of UK insolvency laws to avoid 'inevitable' business closures in the coming months.