Our Lawyers in Shetland are here with you and for you. Search for a Lawyer in the Shetland here.
Whether it's advice for business or individuals & families, we are here to help Shetland get moving.
Our family lawyers in Shetland have expertise in all areas of family law and are here for you & with you.
Our award-winning team of specialist employment lawyers in Shetland advise both employees & employers.
Lawyers in Shetland - here to get Scotland moving
Harper Macleod's specialist lawyers are here, ready to help
Here with you. Here for you.
Our team, working from home and from our office in St Olaf’s Hall on Church Road, offers a range of services for businesses, individuals and families, rural and public sector legal services. From family law, estate agency and conveyancing services to employment law for employers and employees, marine economy and the rural economy, we are here for you.
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Find a lawyer in Shetland
Our lawyers in Shetland offer both a range of services for businesses, individuals and families, rural and public sector legal services. From family law and estate agency and conveyancing services to employment law for employers and employees and the rural economy, we are here for you.
Family lawyers in Shetland
Our family lawyers in Shetland are specialists in the full range of family law services including divorce and separation so whatever circumstances you find yourself in, we can offer our expertise to help achieve your desired outcome.
Employment lawyers for Employees in Shetland
Our employment lawyers in Shetland frequently advise the employee throughout the process including settlement agreements but equally can advise on all aspects of employment law.
Making a Will lawyers in Shetland
Making a Will is one of the most important things you can do to protect your loved ones and your assets. We are here to guide you through the process. Click here to find out more.
Estate Agency Services in Shetland
Fixed price packages from £995* to sell your home.
Your fixed fee package includes:
- No hidden costs or surprises – we will not charge commission
- Listings on Rightmove, Zoopla and PrimeLocation
- Exceptional digital marketing – including social, signage and photography
- Friendly, local experts driven to get the very best price for your home
- A tailored accompanied viewing package is available to suit requirements
* Fixed fees available where you instruct Harper Macleod to carry out the conveyancing for your property. Applies to residential house sales only. Fixed fees are: £995 for properties up to £200,000; £1495 for properties £200,000 - £300,000; £1750 for properties over £300,000. Prices include VAT.
To get in touch please click here.
Legal services in Shetland for Business
Full service advice for all enterprises and organisations
We are one of Scotland's leading full-service law firms, but what does that mean? It means that our solicitors provide the very best legal advice so that you, your business or organisation can trust us to handle your full legal requirements. From employment law or commercial contracts to resolving disputes, in or out of court, our specialist teams will look after your best interests.
Click here to see a full list of business legal services we have to offer.
Legal services in Shetland for Individuals & Families
With you for life
Our lawyers provide the full range of services that you and your family will require at every stage of your personal and professional lives. We have trusted advisers on a full range of personal, legal and financial issues to individuals and families across Scotland. Our main focus is to help you acquire, manage, safeguard and pass on your family wealth, and to help guide you through any difficulties that you and your family may face.
From senior figures in the business and professional communities to someone who has suffered a personal injury, our specialist solicitors deliver an efficient, quality service.
Please click here to view the full range of personal legal services we have to offer.
Public sector legal services in Shetland
Best practice from the best practice
Our award-winning public sector team is one of Scotland’s leading practices, acting for a wide range of Scottish and UK public authorities as well as those in the private sector who interact with the public sector.
This experience has given us an in-depth, broad understanding of the sector. We are aware of the wider policy and political landscape and our advice is always tailored to take account of commercial, regulatory and environmental factors.
Please get in touch, or click here to find out more about our public sector services.
Rural Economy legal services in Shetland
Specialist advisers to businesses and individuals operating in the modern rural economy
Our team advises rural businesses of all types and size, including some of the country’s leading rural sector bodies. Our full-service offering allows us to advise far beyond the scope of the ‘traditional’ rural solicitor in key areas including:
- Rural business
- Marine economy
- Agriculture, fishing & forestry
- Individuals and families
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