In 1988, Lorne Crerar and another young partner in a Glasgow court firm took a couple of support staff and converted its business division, which had recently started, into a separate commercial practice. The new start was Harpers, which subsequently took over a niche corporate firm called Macleods, to become Harper Macleod.
In 2002, Martin Darroch joined the firm as Finance Director and was appointed Chief Executive in 2006 - Harper Macleod was the first firm in Scotland to appoint a non-lawyer chief executive - with the now Professor Crerar as Chairman. Over the years the firm went from strength to strength, expanding its footprint all over Scotland.
In 2002, Martin Darroch joined the firm as Finance Director and was appointed Chief Executive in 2006 - Harper Macleod was the first firm in Scotland to appoint a non-lawyer chief executive - with the now Professor Crerar as Chairman. Over the years the firm went from strength to strength, expanding its footprint all over Scotland.
Services
Not only are you entitled to the best legal advice, you also need advisers who understand the environment in which you operate. Our industry groups consist of lawyers with extensive legal expertise, market and sector knowledge. We get to know your business inside out and already know the world in which you operate.
Our team are trusted advisors in the banking & finance sector, working closely with both banks and borrowers and providing specialist legal advice on banking and finance issues across all sectors. From our offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness, we work with many of the UK's leading financial institutions and high street banks, as well as our clients in the private, public and third sectors as they interact with their lenders.
We have one of the country's largest Commercial Property & Construction teams, advising clients across all industries and sectors - private, public and third sector - in Scotland, across the UK and beyond on their requirements.
Our team has close working relationships with the leading operators in Scotland's property and construction industry, including Scottish Government, investors, developers and their funders, main contractors, specialist subcontractors, purchasers and tenants.
Our team has close working relationships with the leading operators in Scotland's property and construction industry, including Scottish Government, investors, developers and their funders, main contractors, specialist subcontractors, purchasers and tenants.
The north of Scotland is a fantastic place to live and do business, and no-one knows this better than us. We are the largest full-service Scottish law firm with an office in the Highlands, having set up in Inverness in 2004 and never looked back. We have unrivalled knowledge of the local economy and the industries which are driving growth in the area.
Scotland's energy & natural resources sector plays an unparalleled role in the country's economy and future prospects - and we are very much part of the efforts to harness the abundance of energy that makes the country rich in energy potential.
Our award-winning energy & natural resources group is a multi-disciplinary team of highly-experienced lawyers who provide innovative legal advice on every aspect of the energy supply chain, from planning permission and property advice for wind and minerals projects, to advice on securing funding, negotiating community benefits and taking advantage of incentives.
Our award-winning energy & natural resources group is a multi-disciplinary team of highly-experienced lawyers who provide innovative legal advice on every aspect of the energy supply chain, from planning permission and property advice for wind and minerals projects, to advice on securing funding, negotiating community benefits and taking advantage of incentives.
Reviews (9)
Douglas Patterson
Nov 27, 2021
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I saw this firm work from the other side. I took someone to court and they chose Harper and MacLeod to represent them. They where unpleasant, unprofessional, misleading and incorrect on almost every occasion. I represented myself in court twice and won my case so their client had to pay me and god knows how many unnecessary thousands of pounds to them. This case could have been dealt with quickly over 1 or 2 phone calls. Instead they dragged it out for months and months sending endless amounts of misleading, incorrect and ignorant emails. Every email and court appearance costing their clients serious
L. Cooper
Feb 21, 2021
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Rowan Armstrong
Feb 11, 2021
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Our Start Up Company approached Harper Macleod to help set up company books and receive legal guidance regarding IP.
We received guidance from Jo Nisbet and Gemma Sicci who are part of the entrepreneurship team. Their advice has been absolutely fantastic. I cannot recommend their service enough. They were completely transparent throughout the entire process and ensured that the legal documents were explained in full. This is especially impressive given that the entire process was carried out remotely.
Looking forward to working with Harper Macleod in the future!
We received guidance from Jo Nisbet and Gemma Sicci who are part of the entrepreneurship team. Their advice has been absolutely fantastic. I cannot recommend their service enough. They were completely transparent throughout the entire process and ensured that the legal documents were explained in full. This is especially impressive given that the entire process was carried out remotely.
Looking forward to working with Harper Macleod in the future!
Boris J.
Jan 29, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism
This company is a scam man's paradise; they charged me an unreasonable sum of 11,000 pounds just for a letter and their lawyer attended a 30 minutes of meeting, nothing else and gave me an 11, 000 pounds bill that I already paid. I therefore recommend that all of you don't deal with the scam business
This company is a scam man's paradise; they charged me an unreasonable sum of 11,000 pounds just for a letter and their lawyer attended a 30 minutes of meeting, nothing else and gave me an 11, 000 pounds bill that I already paid. I therefore recommend that all of you don't deal with the scam business
Robert Simpson
Jun 22, 2020
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I have been dealing with Jamie Watt from Harper Macleod who has been great with all the advice I was needing to help me. Very professional and listened to my case and always got back to me. Also during a zoom call Jamie introduced me to Graham Horsman who was equally as friendly with amazing knowledge in his chosen field which I was very grateful for so I would have no hesitation in recommending Harper MacLeod after dealing with both of the guys mentioned above. Thanks again.
Ian Campbell
Sep 15, 2019
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Jack Craig
Jun 13, 2019
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Over the last 7 years I have used Harper and MacLeod services including dealings with my elderly mother. During each consultation I have found them to be professional, tine giving and empathetic towards each of the challenges discussed. I have qualms in recommending their services to family and friends.
I would personally like to extend a special thank you to Jacqueline Meikle, Julie Steel and Pamela Niven for their time, patience and expertise during each individual consultation.
Many thanks Jack Craig
I would personally like to extend a special thank you to Jacqueline Meikle, Julie Steel and Pamela Niven for their time, patience and expertise during each individual consultation.
Many thanks Jack Craig
Sara Shaw
Nov 12, 2018
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Raymond Strathearn
Sep 15, 2018
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After reading the reviews I am delighted I will not be pursuing my losses with this company. Victoria came on the phone didn't know the facts of the matter at all. The only fact she did know was her fee, then at the end of the call saying "bye-bye" in a sarcastic high voice...like she had won the conversation...Anyone reading this please use Digby Brown they care more about the clients losses, rather than money-making.
