Harper Macleod LLP remains a key adviser on complex infrastructure developments across Scotland, with recent mandates spanning port upgrades, rail connections, urban regeneration schemes, and LEIP-funded education projects. The team has longstanding experience in operational PFI/PPP contracts, hub DBFM structures, and secondary market activity, and is increasingly active on public sector initiatives and project handbacks. Team head Euan Pirie is routinely instructed by sponsors, developers and public authorities for construction and engineering matters, and is well-versed across the full spectrum of infrastructure assets. Catriona Kemp is noted for her PFI/PPP operational expertise and growing involvement in secondary transactions.
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Testimonials
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'This practice stands out due to its combination of deep expertise, personalized client service, and an unwavering commitment to excellence in both the strategic and operational elements of the field.'
'Very capable team within the Scottish projects market.'
'Euan Pirie is an invaluable resource to the team.'
‘The professionals I engage with are extremely knowledgeable about the contract we operate. Harper McLeod has many years of experience in these projects.’
‘Euan Pirie is the backbone of the team, he knows the contracts inside out and will always make time to assist me in understanding an issue or supporting how we can resolve a problem. Catriona Kemp has become more involved in these projects recently and has become my main contact on the operational projects. She is also knowledgeable and professional and assists in drafting responses and communications. Catriona is very approachable, quick to respond to queries and professional in her approach.'
'Euan Pirie and Catriona Kemp provide advice and solutions which allow us to take forward very complex contractual matters and to resolve challenging issues. Their knowledge of the subject and marketplace is key to their success.'
‘Extremely good knowledge of the relevant sectors and what to expect in each stage of the process.'
‘Euan Pirie has a very commercial yet legally detailed and sound approach.’
‘The two Harper Macleod team members were very professional and accommodating to the needs of our project at short notices. They gave a clear overview of concerns and advice they had and provided it in a simplified form to enable all participants at call to understand the implication.'
‘The individuals were very accommodating to the quick turn around required and always made themselves available at short notice to aid the project.'
Key clients
- Ayrshire and Arran Health Board
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Euroports Group BV
- Fife Council
- Glasgow City Council
- GT Equitix Inverness Limited
- Hub North Scotland Limited
- Inverclyde Council
- Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport Limited
- Lanarkshire Health Board
- National Library of Scotland
- North Ayrshire Council
- NYOP Education (Aberdeen) Limited
- Orkney Islands Council
- Scottish Government
- Scottish Police Authority
- The Highland Council
Work highlights
Advising Hub North Scotland Limited in relation to the ACC Vision Project in Aberdeen.
Advising Inter Infrastructure Capital S.A. in relation to the Scottish aspects of its acquisition of a stake in the M8/M73/M74 Motorway Improvements NPD Project.
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.
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Practice head
Euan Pirie
Other key lawyers
Catriona Kemp