Harper Macleod LLP

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• I think HM is still the standout firm for those involved in land management in the Scottish Highlands. They have the most experienced and talented team for those requiring crofting and agricultural law expertise, whether that be occupiers or owners. Despite a number of national firms basing themselves up here in recent years, HM made that move many years ago and has maintained their position based on knowledge of the area and the sector. They are also, to my knowledge, the best value for money in the sector when compared with comparable firms that offer the full range of client support that they do.
• We are served well by Hannah McIntosh, who gives us the time we need to explore options and seek the advice we need.
• Graeme Nisbet (Contract Partner) and Tom Gray (Partner) merit specific mention for their knowledge, leadership, and pragmatism.
• The client case management system with protected access enables remote case monitoring with full transparency of correspondence and documentation. Harper Macleod has made great efforts to understand our business, enabling them to offer pragmatic and contextualized legal advice.
• The team is friendly, approachable, and very efficient. They have a wide range of expertise across the business. Their advice is timely and robust.
• Professionalism, discretion, and friendliness. They create relationships with our team, and it adds value to our professional working relationship. This, in turn, helps build a better understanding and trust.
• The team is professional and efficient, but also entirely approachable. They are responsive and proactive in their assistance and support.
• The individuals are easy to work with, clear in their questions, and give solid advice. Cases are not allowed to sit for long, with all cases having a resumption system to remind when a chase to the other side is needed or, for that matter, a chase to myself if I lose sight of something I should have responded to.
• Graeme Nisbet - Excellent across multiple areas. Peter Ferguson - Excels in all areas relating to planning and renewables.
• Deep and specialist understanding of their area of law. Tom Gray, the partner leading the team, is actively involved in the agricultural and rural property community, so he can apply his personal and practical knowledge to client situations. He is also very good at introducing other advisers, e.g., LBTT specialists, at the appropriate time, given his working knowledge of the relevant issues and where his clients can benefit from additional support and advice.

Key clients

• Forestry and Land Scotland
• Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust
• Craignathro Farms Limited
• The Firm of B&CC Taylor
• Scottish Forestry
• The North Harris Trust
• Scaniport Estate
• Tag Energy
• Keoldale Sheep Stock Club
• NatureScot
• SGH Investments Limited
• King’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer
• EnergieKontor UK Limited
• Clydesdale Bank UK PLC
• Sir John Lister-Kaye (Aigas Estate)
• Tarroul & Cogle Moss Common Grazings
• City of Edinburgh Council
• Burgar Hill Renewables
• Edinbane Common Grazings
• Borgie Common Grazings

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