Harper Macleod LLP is home to an experienced funds team, which is well equipped to advise on a range of investment vehicles, limited partnerships and share premium accounts. Stephen Chan leverages his experience as a funds-focused reporter in the Court of Session to boost his strong knowledge of partnership law. He leads the team alongside Scott Kerr, who handles matters involving Scottish limited partnerships.
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Testimonials
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- The team is very proactive and on top of any tasks that need to be done and new requirements that come up.
- The proactiveness and the fact that they give us plenty of time to act on requests is commendable. Knowing we can rely on them to meet deadlines and not having to worry or chase them, they keep track of these themselves.
- We were very happy with Harper MacLeod's efficiency in dealing with our queries.
- Stephen Chan is a very capable corporate lawyer with deep expertise in Scottish Limited Partnerships.
Key clients
- Court of Session (for Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust Plc)
- Court of Session (for Abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust LLC)
- Black Seed GP LLP
- Champerty Limited t/as AxiaFunder
- Abbott Laboratories
- Equitix
Work highlights
Advised Axiafunder in the set up of its overarching fund and thereafter the creation of further subsidiary funds.
Acted for Equitix in the formation of Scottish Limited Partnerships to be used for construction and development projects.
Reported on the share premium account cancellations of listed funds.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Stephen Chan; Scott Kerr
Other key lawyers
Ciaran McGowan