Acting for a mixture of private sector clients, public authorities and private individuals, Harper Macleod LLP is often called upon to handle commercial tenant disputes, including dilapidations and leases, as well as issues pertaining to title boundaries and conditions in rural and agricultural property-related matters. The team is led by the Glasgow-based Andrew Upton and sits within the firm’s wider litigation practice led by Sandy Hastie from Edinburgh. John McHugh is a popular choice for owners of shopping centre.
Testimonials
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‘A very strong team with dedicated specialists in property litigation.’
‘Andrew Upton is an excellent lawyer with impeccable instincts - knows when to twist and when to stick.'
- 'Jennifer Grosvenor is very impressive - pragmatic but not scared to push for her clients.’
‘They are a well-resourced firm with impressive litigation experience.'
‘John McHugh is an astute and commercially minded litigator who combines a practical mindset with a strong legal understanding.’
Key clients
- Scottish Government
- Forestry and Land Scotland
- Energiekontor UK Ltd
- National Car Parks Ltd
- William Hill Organisation Limited
- Halfords Limited
- Cairngorms National Park Authority
- J.G. Martin Plant Hire Limited
- The Glenmorangie Company Limited
- The Highland Council
Work highlights
- Acting for Energiekontor UK Ltd in a £10m dispute with a contractor regarding access to land to carry out operations under a contract entered into by an agent acting without proper authority.
- Defended Denny Enterprises International Ltd and its director in Court of Session proceedings for payment of damages valued at £450k.
- Acting for Chigwell Estates Limited in its dispute with its tenant regarding whether the lease between them has been properly terminated by the tenant.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Upton, Sandy Hastie