Under the stewardship of Euan Pirie, Harper Macleod LLP has a proven track record across major healthcare, education, and infrastructure projects, representing both regional councils and government authorities. Pirie is well regarded in the hub infrastructure space and is noted for his capabilities in PFI handback matters. He is supported by Catriona Kemp, who handles a mix of operational and financing mandates in both domestic and cross-border projects.
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Key clients
- Ayrshire and Arran Health Board
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Fife Council
- Glasgow City Council
- Hub North Scotland Limited
- Inverclyde Council
- Forth Green Freeport Limited
- Forth Health Limited
- Lanarkshire Health Board
- North Ayrshire Council
- NYOP Education (Aberdeen) Limited
- Orkney Islands Council
- Robertson Facilities Management Limited
- Scottish Government
- Scottish Police Authority
- Space Scotland Limited
Work highlights
Advising hub North Scotland Limited in negotiating a partnering agreement with Highland Council related to the Highland Investment Plan.
Advising NHS Lanarkshire (under a long term/multi year appointment) on multiple issues related to expiry of primary term/”handback” affecting two of Scotland’s largest PFI acute hospitals (University Hospital Hairmyres and University Hospital Wishaw).
Advising hub North Scotland Limited in progressing the five individual schools comprised in the £350m+ Phase 3 Learning Estate Improvement Programme funded North Schools Programme.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Euan Pirie
Other key lawyers
Catriona Kemp; James McMorrow; Martin Bennett