Demonstrating a ‘depth of experience’ across a ’range of specialisms’, Harper Macleod LLP has a corporate and commercial offering that spans Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Elgin, Thurso and Shetland. The ‘diligent’ team acts on both the buy side and sell side of an array of transactions with a growing focus on large and listed businesses, and also has a dedicated team focused on commercial contract and infrastructure instructions. Helming the practice is Christopher Kerr, who has a broad sector approach and an impressive book of cross-border work, handling in-bound private equity investments and management buy-outs. Craig McKerracher, who also serves as joint head of the firm’s healthcare group, offers private M&A experience and works alongside Kerr on the group’s most consequential transactions, while Stephen Chan’s remit covers both corporate and corporate finance mandates as well as operating the China country desk; he takes the lead on a number of deals involving Asian counter-parties. Amy Mackenzie is also recommended.
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‘I have always found HM willing to do what was necessary and, after understanding exactly what was needed, very diligent and accurate to deal with.’
‘The solicitor I deal with is extremely dedicated to providing a service that I require and will go the extra distance to ensure that happens.’
‘Range of specialisms and depth of experience in those specialisms.’
‘Chris Kerr and Craig McKerracher provide excellent service in their respective fields.’
- 'Always a very personal service which makes me feel valued.’
‘Support and expertise you would expect from a large legal firm but with strong personal relationships. Understanding the needs and requirements of the individuals.’
Key clients
- Ardersier Port (Scotland) Limited
- G & A Barnie Group Limited
- Craigton Foods Limited
- Gael Force Group Limited
- MacDonald Group
- DFDS A/S
- Forsyths Limited
- Tritonia Scientific Ltd
- McGowan Environmental Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised Ardersier Port (Scotland) Limited on Scots law matters relating to a £300m private-equity investment by Quantum Energy Partners.
- Advising Orkney Islands Council on the Scapa Deep Water Quay Project, a major infrastructure project at Scapa Flow, Orkney.
- Advised on the investment into Ross-shire Engineering Limited by private equity firm MML.
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Christopher Kerr