Harper Macleod LLP

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• Sandy Hastie, Adam De Ste Croix, and Ellen Francksen are a brilliant team. They complement one another very neatly and are always on top of what is a significant workload across a large number of commercial disputes. They are trusted and calm under pressure and are always a pleasure to work with.
• The individuals we work with stand out for the quality of their judgment, their accessibility, and their ability to combine technical strength with commercial realism. Partner-level involvement is consistent rather than episodic, and matters are led by individuals who take ownership of both strategy and execution. E-Ming Fong is a particularly strong example. She brings clarity and calm to complex and sensitive disputes and is very effective at identifying the real issues that will drive outcomes and risks. Her advice is structured, measured, and focused on achieving commercial objectives rather than advancing purely theoretical arguments. She is also notably hands-on, remaining closely involved throughout the lifecycle of matters. Associates working on our matters are well-briefed, responsive, and demonstrate a strong understanding of both the legal and factual dimensions of the cases they are handling. Work is delegated appropriately, with clear supervision, which results in consistent quality and avoids duplication or unnecessary costs. Overall, what differentiates the individuals we work with from competitors is their combination of technical competence, practical judgment, and collaborative working style. They are easy to engage with, communicate clearly, and operate as an extension of the client team rather than as detached external advisers.
• Sandy Hastie and David Kerr are the lead members of the commercial dispute resolution team at Harper Macleod. Both are first-class litigators with vast experience. They are sharp, commercially minded people - exactly who you would want to have on your side if a matter comes to court.
• Sandy Hastie - simply one of the best commercial litigators in Scotland. He is brilliant on strategy and knows his cases inside out. He always puts his finger on the things that really matter in litigation. David Kerr - a very capable lawyer. He is calm but tenacious; technically very good, but with a down-to-earth manner. David knows how to run a big case and get the best results.
• Fantastic attention to detail. Always acting in the clients' interest. Clear, precise advice you know you can rely on.
• Andrew Mackenzie, Partner, has the ability to think outside the box and is fearless in taking on established thought processes.
• The Harper Macleod Dispute Resolution team is distinguished by its strategic composure and unwavering commitment to their clients' requirements.
• E-Ming Fong - highly experienced, legally astute, and commercially driven, E-Ming is an obvious first choice to work with on complex disputes with an international element. David Kerr - commercially astute, with a first-class legal brain, he is a joy to work with.
• Partner-led engagement that is genuinely able to work as a team.
• Adam Deste Croix is a very experienced individual and comforted me with his dealings and confidence in what he could do for me. He gave me options of what he could provide and the confidence that a professional job would be provided, and the outcome was very satisfactory.

Key clients

• SalMar
• Primark
• Nigel Eccles & Others (Founders of FanDuel)
• Jensen Hughes
• Musicians Union
• Renault
• Pipeline Cleaning Solutions Ltd
• Halfords Group
• Fotheringay Ltd
• Voquent Ltd
• Family Tree Farms
• William Hill

Work highlights

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Sandy Hastie

David Kerr