As a ‘very capable and commercial team’ that ’gets to grips with complex issues quickly‘, Harper Macleod LLP receives a wide array of instructions from major industry players, administrators and bankruptcy trustees, and has recently been active on a number of high-profile restructurings and insolvencies across a wealth of sectors. ’Stand out’ partner Gordon Hollerin helms the practice and is a key name for banks and financial institutions, administrators and liquidators, and directors. Co-head James Lloyd is a go-to for bankruptcy and personal insolvency work, while Limor Wolfe has a property background which she leverages in the real estate and retail spaces. Fiona Strang‘s corporate know-how is leveraged on a range of insolvency mandates.
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‘Strong team led by Gordon Hollerin who were able to deal with short timescales, complex issues and an ability to get stuff done.'
‘Gordon Hollerin knows the market inside out, was able to provide responses to tricky issues in short order and was always responsive.'
‘Vastly experienced partner-led team, with broad cross-sector experience in both corporate restructuring and corporate/personal insolvency.’
‘James Lloyd and Gordon Hollerin are both a pleasure to work with. Both consistently demonstrate excellent technical knowledge and take a pragmatic and commercial approach to the insolvency assignments I have worked with them on. Widely regarded by the insolvency profession as market-leading restructuring and insolvency lawyers.’
‘A very capable and commercial team who are quick to respond, get to grips with complex issues quickly and offer sound advice based on many years of experience in the insolvency and restructuring sector. Partner availability is never an issue but equally more junior members of the team show an excellent level of knowledge and ability.’
‘Gordon Hollerin stands out as a Partner with a huge amount of experience and who has a practical approach that cuts through difficult issues quickly.’
‘Gordon Hollerin and his team (including service lines that compliment the Restructuring and Insolvency team) are very good to work with. The advice and support received is excellent, including on urgent and time-critical assignments.’
‘James Lloyd is extremely experienced and knowledgeable regarding all matters of insolvency, with a special expertise on personal insolvency. He is responsive and user-friendly.’
Key clients
- Stewart Milne Group Limited
- SGZ Cononish Limited
- Mackays Stores (Holdings) Limited
- Interpath Ltd
- BDO LLP
- FRP Advisory Trading Limited
- Azets
- David Urquhart (Travel) Group
- Findlay Hamilton
- Leonard Curtis
Work highlights
- Providing pre-administration advice followed by appointment of administrators to Stewart Milne Group Limited, leading UK housebuilder.
- Advising in relation to the restructure of SGZ Cononish Limited, Scotland’s only goldmine.
- Advising the administrators on the high-profile insolvency of Tayside Aviation Limited.
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James Lloyd
Practice head
Gordon Hollerin; James Lloyd
Other key lawyers
Limor Wolfe; Fiona Strang