A different kind of law firm
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.
Here with you, here for you
We offer a complete range of legal services for business, individuals & families, the public sector, and the modern rural economy in Scotland, the UK and beyond.
With a team of almost 400 people, we have specialists across all legal disciplines, covering every service you are likely to need in both your business and personal life.
We're here to help
We are one of Scotland's leading independent law firms with a unique office footprint in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Thurso, Elgin and Lerwick.
Our entire team of specialists is working hard across the country to help you and Scotland get moving. No matter where you are, we are on hand and ready to help.
Climate Change
At Harper Macleod, we put Climate Change at the heart of our practice. In 2019, Scotland declared a global emergency and set some of the world's toughest climate change legislation, with a legal requirement to meet net zero carbon emissions by 2045.
International Business
We have a considerable international practice and work both with domestic clients who are doing business across the globe, and with clients based outside Scotland and the UK who require legal representation here.
Coronavirus legal advice
As Scotland and the UK continue to deal with the impact of COVID-19 on businesses, organisations and individuals, those operating in all sectors face difficulties, financial and otherwise. Find out how we can help.
Brexit
Harper Macleod's specialists can help businesses, organisations and individuals come to terms with the new post-Brexit landscape and its practical and legal implications.
Why you should consider including charitable bequests within your Will
A recent article in the Daily Telegraph reported that there has been a 61% increase in the number of people who are including charitable legacies within their Wills. The obvious question that follows is: how can donating to charity help you to preserve your wealth?
Why the booming Scottish tech scene is attracting record investment
2020 saw investment activity dip across some sectors, however the technology sector boomed and there is no sign of the growth easing off.
What happens when you fall out with your builder, but don't have a contract?
One of the most common types of legal dispute that can arise is where people engage a builder directly to build them a house. The complexities, costs and potential for things to go badly wrong mean that it’s fertile ground for disputes. The conversation often starts a little like this: "I have fallen out with my builder but I don’t have a contract."
Harper Macleod corporate team finds investment in Scotland's entrepreneurs defied the pandemic
The appeal of Scotland's entrepreneurs was strong enough to fight off the impact of Covid-19 according to the team at leading law firm Harper Macleod, which closed deals worth more than £50 million during the first year of lockdown.
Innovative farming business takes top prize UHI Business Competition backed by Harper Macleod
Green Space Farms, the company behind a farming system that will enable sustainable crops to be grown in Scotland year-round, has taken the top prize at the University of the Highlands and Islands Business Competition, backed by Harper Macleod.
Harper Macleod and National Autistic Society Scotland celebrate 15 years of partnership
Harper Macleod and the National Autistic Society Scotland are this week marking a significant milestone in their association to deliver the Education Rights Service to parents in Scotland.
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