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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- They are very aware of emerging developments and market forces in relevant sectors, which is invaluable. The technology is very efficient when it comes to signing big projects, too.
- Euan Pirie has excellent sector-specific knowledge and a very commercial approach.
- Experience in dealing with complex projects and providing effective solutions to issues with a win-win approach.
- HM's vast experience in delivering the projects is clearly of great value to the group as a long-standing client. Similarly, HM's diligence in protecting the client's interests will be of great value to all their clients.
- Euan Pirie has provided timely, quality, practical advice which has helped drive forward the projects I work on.
- The team is incredibly responsive with valuable advice from experienced advisors, knowledgeable in their field.
- Catriona Kemp is my main contact. I think she has taken on the role of advisor for the operational SPVs from Ewen Pirie over the last couple of years. Her background of already working in this company made the transition seamless.
- Excellent grasp of freeport governance requirements in Scotland and the UK.
- Catriona Kemp and Euan Pirie Excellent blend of public and private sector experience, together with extensive freeport governance knowledge. Able to deliver as well as coach clients.
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.
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Practice head
Euan Pirie
Other key lawyers
Catriona Kemp; James McMorrow; Martin Bennett