Harper Macleod LLP has a particularly strong presence in the Scottish Highlands, regularly advising on transactional real estate matters. The practice, which is led by Ross Thomson, handles a great deal of leasing work, and is adept at advising on inward investments, land sales and property due diligence. Thomson is very active in the healthcare and housebuilding sectors, while Andrew Kerr is well known for his work involving Shetland. Other key members of the practice include Kathryn Black and Euan Bowie.
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Key clients
- Brightstars Nurseries Group
- Camlin Group
- Capstone Construction Scotland Limited
- Compass Construction and Building Services Limited
- DFDS Logistics Limited
- G & A Barnie Group
- Gael Force Group
- Homes Farms
- Independent VetCare Limited
- James Keiller Property Group
- MacDonald & Muir Limited (property company of Glenmorangie Whisky)
- MacMillan Spirts Co. Ltd
- Ocean Kinetics Limited
- Orbital Express Launch Limited
- Upland Group
- Jacobite Cruises Limited
- Scotia Homes Group
- Shetland Amenity Trust
- Springfield Group
Work highlights
Advised MacMillan Spirits Co. Ltd in relation to their lease and financing of a newly constructed whisky distillery in Benbecula to be operated by the client.
Acted for Orbital Express Launch Limited and their subsidiary Sutherland Spaceports Limited in all property matters relating to their proposed spaceport in Sutherland and launch operations in Saxa Vord, Shetland.
Acted for Tulloch Homes Limited and Argyll Developments (Scotland) Limited (both part of the Springfield Group) in various site disposals for the affordable housing and mid-market rental to Highland Housing Alliance and the Highland Council.
Practice head
Ross Thomson
Other key lawyers
Andrew Kerr; Kathryn Black; Euan Bowie