Harper Macleod LLP

Harper Macleod LLP handles a diverse stream of infrastructure-related instructions, and has recently seen an uptick in healthcare mandates, with the firm advising across all aspects of NHS projects, from new-build to operational issues. The team also frequently engages with marquee ventures, such as the Aberdeen City Vision Project and the Inverness and Cromarty Green Freeport. Group lead Euan Pirie is widely lauded as ‘extremely knowledgeable in this subject area and very connected to current industry thinking’; he has established strength in contract negotiation regarding large-scale, multifaceted developments. Catriona Kemp spearheads a number of project finance matters, while also playing a crucial part in firm’s wider PFI/PPP and secondary market instructions.

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Testimonials

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‘Euan Pirie has been a key contact. He is responsive to deadlines and his excellent knowledge of the construction industry has been of great benefit over the years. He makes himself available when required and provides clear & direct feedback and advice.'
‘Euan Pirie and his team go above and beyond in providing advice on complex commercial and legal matters. They have reacted quickly to moving targets and delivered within the development programme.’
‘The team advise on NHS PFI contracts. This is a very specialist area and the team has a very high level of skill and knowledge in this particular area.'
‘Our key contact is Euan Pirie. He is extremely knowledgeable in this subject area and very connected to current industry thinking. He is invaluable and provides advice on critical business matters quickly and efficiently.’
‘Strong team, each knowledgeable and able in their own right.'

Key clients

Fife Council
Forth Health Limited
Glasgow City Council
Hub North Scotland Limited
Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport Limited
Lanarkshire Health Board
North Ayrshire Council
NYOP Education (Aberdeen) Limited
Orkney Islands Council
Scottish Government
University of St Andrews
Tayside Health Board
Scottish Police Authority
West Lothian Council

Work highlights

Advising Hub North Scotland Limited in relation to the ACC Vision Project in Aberdeen.
Advising Orkney Islands Council in relation to the procurement of the Scapa Deep Water Quay Project and other proposed schemes included within the Orkney Harbours Masterplan.
Advising NHS Lanarkshire in relation to a major project variation involving the insourcing of soft FM services at University Hospital Wishaw.