Harper Macleod LLP has particular expertise in the drafting and management of construction and engineering contracts, such as those concerned with the provision of affordable housing, in addition to procurement law matters and contract disputes. In Edinburgh, infrastructure and projects head Euan Pirie is a key contact for non-contentious work, while Laura McCorquodale is a go-to for construction and engineering disputes, including professional negligence claims. Michael Conroy (Glasgow) handles a mixture of contentious and non-contentious work. Clients include contractors, public sector bodies and housing associations.
Testimonials
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‘They have established an excellent reputation in a short amount of time. Their IT systems and platforms are excellent at handling the volume of papers involved in such large construction disputes.’
‘Laura McCorquodale is a standout in this area. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in construction disputes. She has been proactive in developing the team into the force it is.'
'Laura McCorquodale's strength lies in her communication skills - she gives incredibly user-friendly and clear advice.'
- 'Sandy Hastie is a star and one of the best litigation partners in Scotland. He is knowledgeable about all areas of law and has the eye for detail that is essential in construction disputes.’
‘An increasingly prominent player in the contentious construction sector.’
‘Sandy Hastie, John McHugh, and Laura McCorquodale are all very impressive.'
'Laura McCorquodale has considerable experience of adjudication and has been instrumental in the development of the firm's presence in the market.’
Key clients
- Providence Gate Group Holdings Limited/Providence Gate Saulmore Bay Limited
- Orbital Express Launch Limited
- hub North Scotland Limited
- Oaknorth Bank plc
- Marketgait Developments Limited
- Fife Council
- PRA Group (UK) Limited
- Forest & Land Scotland
- North Ayrshire Council
- Kuehne+Nagel
- Halfords
- Historic Environment Scotland
Work highlights
- Advised Providence Gate Group Holdings Limited/Providence Gate Saulmore Bay Limited on a proposed golf, leisure and residential development which is set to rival the Trump Golf Development at Menie, Aberdeenshire.
- Advising North Ayrshire Council on the development of a new community campus on the disused former Shell site at the North Shore in Ardrossan.
- Advising Orbital Express Launch Limited on the contract negotiation and management of the design and construction of a vertical launch site named Space Hub Sutherland.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael Conroy, Euan Pirie, Laura McCorquodale