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.
Financial Conduct Authority publish expectations around remote and hybrid working
We’ve reviewed the FCA expectations, and have picked out three main points in this guidance that all businesses should consider as they review remote and hybrid working practices with the view to retaining them long-term.
Trade mark or Copyright? Banksy’s intellectual property battles continue
Where applicable, an individual or business can be afforded intellectual property protection for artistic creations under both the law of copyright and trade marks, but the distinctions of the two protections should be borne in mind, as Banksy has been finding out
What is the personal injury claims time limit?
The majority of personal injury claims made in Scotland are subject to a time limit within which the claim has to be settled or, a court action raised. The time limit to exercise either of these options is 3 years. This all seems straightforward so far. However, what can be more complex and require investigation is when that 3 year clock begins to countdown.
Harper Macleod excited to become a Partner of Turing Fest tech conference
Harper Macleod is delighted to be announced as a Partner of Turing Fest, the annual tech conference taking place in Edinburgh next month.
Harper Macleod advises on share transfer for fans takeover of Greenock Morton FC
Harper Macleod's corporate team advised Golden Casket (Greenock) Limited in relation to the transfer of the shares in Greenock Morton Football Club to Fan membership organisation Morton Club Together (MCT).
Leading law firm Harper Macleod advises on £121 million windfarm sale
The Energy & Natural Resources team at leading law firm Harper Macleod assisted Statkraft UK Limited on its sale of the operational Andershaw wind farm in South Lanarkshire to Greencoat UK Wind with the provision of project-side advice, vendor due diligence and the provision of a certificate of title.
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