Harper Macleod LLP is home to real estate lawyers who possess extensive experience in retail, investment and industrial matters. The practice is jointly led by Caroline Summers, who is noted for her capabilities in retail leasing matters, and Chris Noble, who has recently been involved in a wealth of hospitality and leisure projects. John Meehan, who has wide-ranging experience in all aspects of commercial property law. In April 2024, Alexis Condie joined the team from Dentons, and Limor Wolfe left the firm.
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Testimonials

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  • 'They have a depth of strength within the firm and can help with many different aspects of law, which is refreshing.'

  • 'Caroline was very professional.'

  • 'Their advice is always timely, commercially sensible and cost-effective.'

  • 'Alexis Condie and Jenna McLean provided support on Scottish real estate aspects. Their service delivery has been excellent - they are responsive, commercial and just generally very nice to deal with. Highly recommended.'

  • ‘Jenna McLean is outstanding, she is super quick to respond and gives sensible commercial advice we can rely on.'

  • 'We trust and rely on their advice and would not hesitate to recommend them.’

  • ‘The whole team is very efficient, knowledgeable and deals promptly with any issues.'

  • 'They are more than happy to go the extra mile and look at many different ways to solve an issue.'

  • 'Alexis Condie is calm and collected under pressure.'

Key clients

  • City Property Glasgow (Investments) LLP / Glasgow City Council
  • CBRE Investment Management
  • Primark Stores
  • JD Sports Fashion Plc
  • Scotia Homes Group
  • Pemberstone Group
  • New Balance
  • Glenmorangie/LMVH Group
  • Kelvin Property Group
  • IVC Evidensia
  • Café Nero
  • Halfords
  • Morrison Community Care/CCG Homes (JV)
  • Springfield Group

Work highlights

Acted for City Property Glasgow (Investments) LLP in dealing with the sale of the former High School of Glasgow, comprising a complex of nine buildings on a 1.5-acre site to Scotsman Hotels Ltd.
Acted for New Balance in relation to its first two stores in Scotland.

Practice head

Caroline Summers; Chris Noble

Other key lawyers

John Meehan; Alexis Condie; Jenna McLean; Kathryn Black