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.
We have specialists across all legal disciplines, covering every service you are likely to need in both your business & personal life.
Harper Macleod is delighted to have been appointed as Official Legal Advisers of UK Athletics for the next two years.
Introducing HM Connect, the leading support and referral network for law firms in Scotland.
Why choose Harper Macleod?
Harper Macleod is a leading independent Scottish law firm with offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Lerwick and Thurso, offering a full range of commercial and personal legal services 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.
Legal Eagles & the Dragons Den - Why face value is no measure of a good investment
Welcome to our weekly Dragons Den blog where a member of Harper Macleod's entrepreneurial team will share their view of the latest episode, give some hints and tips and also explain how we could have helped … and hopefully have a bit of fun along the way. This week's blog is by Jo Nisbet, a Partner in our entrepreneurial team, who looks at why taking a proposed deal at face value is no way to measure if it's a good investment.
Agency Workers – how far do their rights extend?
In the recent Court of Appeal case of Kocur v Angard Staffing Solutions Limited, the Court examined whether or not an agency worker was entitled - under the Agency Worker Regulations 2010 (the Regulations) - to be offered the same number of hours of work as those performed by a permanent employee.
The kids are alright?
With more methods of creating a family, new situations are arising in which child welfare issues have to be considered. But is the law coping? Amanda Masson believes a more joined-up approach is needed
Harper Macleod named as finalist at the 2019 Glasgow Business Awards
Leading Scottish Law Firm, Harper Macleod, has been named a finalist at the Royal Bank of Scotland's Glasgow Business Awards 2019, organised by Glasgow Chamber of Commerce.
Harper Macleod scores a clean sweep on new Scottish Government legal panel
Leading law firm Harper Macleod has won a place on all six lots of the Scottish Central Government Legal Framework following its recent panel review. The individual Framework lots are: contracts – contract, commercial and corporate law; debt recovery; litigation, reparation, employment and inquiries; major infrastructure & projects; property and related matters; and a one-stop shop.
Edinburgh tech business Neatebox gets Welcome cash injection from investors
Edinburgh tech business Neatebox has raised more than £180,000 from investors as it continues to capitalise on the huge market for its Welcome app, which gives businesses and venues advance notice of customers' disability requirements.