Harper Macleod LLP‘s corporate team advises on M&A, equity investments and other corporate transactions for a wide range of clients, including large national and international groups, high-growth companies and owner-managed businesses. The team is known for handling cross-border matters and for its multidisciplinary, sector-led approach, particularly in the energy and natural capital, infrastructure, marine economy and healthcare spaces. Team head Christopher Kerr, who ’has excellent knowledge and will go the extra mile to get a task done’, is active on M&A, joint ventures, private equity deals, and restructurings. Craig McKerracher is routinely instructed by a wide range of SMEs and spearheads the firm’s healthcare offering. Stephen Chan and Amy Mackenzie provide further support.
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Testimonials
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- 'Chris Kerr is an exceptionally strong corporate partner.'
- 'Chris Kerr has an ability to see through problems, flag other issues that haven't been considered and find pragmatic solutions.'
- 'Harper Macleod personifies what a professional organisation should be.'
- 'They are responsive to clients needs providing high levels of expertise across the board regardless of the complexity of the matter.’
‘Christopher Kerr - we first engaged Harper Macleod when Chris opened the Inverness office. Such is the level of service receive we haven't thought to go elsewhere. Harper Macleod get to know their clients and provide tailored solutions as a result.'
‘There is a group of individuals who all provide expert advice within their fields of knowledge. The team are always on hand to engage in a professional and timely manner. The team understand our business well and aspirations, so when providing advice they take into account background knowledge and clarify points to avoid the company going down the wrong path.’
‘The attention to details and responsiveness. Communication is very clear and you have confidence in the answers they ask. They also welcome any questions and use it to help clarify decisions and advice.’
‘For us, they fact that HM LLP have a strong local presence, as well as a national footprint and capability was important.'
‘Christopher Kerr - excellent knowledge, will go the extra mile to get a task done, and will show resilience in the more arduous tasks.'
- 'Strong knowledge in public private cooperation was key to our commission, as was growing infrastructure and attracting investment.'
Key clients
- Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport
- G & A Barnie Group Limited
- Orkney Islands Council
- Tulloch and Smith Holdings Limited
- Gael Force Group Limited
- Zhejiang Boye Biotech Limited
- Tynedale Roadstone Limited
- Forsyths Limited
- Vaisala Oyj
- McGowan Environmental Ltd
- Nurture Landscapes Limited
- United Caravan Parks Limited
Work highlights
Advising Orkney Islands Council on all aspects of the Scapa Deepwater Quay Project, a major infrastructure project at Scapa Flow, Orkney.
Advising Tulloch and Smith Holdings Limited on the group restructuring exercise for the civil engineering group including Tulloch Developments Ltd and the subsequent exit of the Smith family.
Advised the shareholders of McGowan Group Ltd on the sale of their shareholdings in McGowan Group Ltd to global electrical energy management solutions company Brush Group.
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Practice head
Christopher Kerr
Other key lawyers
Craig McKerracher; Stephen Chan; Amy Mackenzie