Harper Macleod LLP‘s ’highly professional’ construction practice advises housing associations, local councils and contractors on a litany of transactional matters. The department is jointly led by Euan Pirie, who offers ‘firm and assured advice’ to renewable energy and infrastructure clients, and Michael Conroy, who is adept at handling payment disputes. Catriona Kemp is noted for her capabilities in public-private partnerships and private finance initiatives.
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Testimonials
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- 'They are highly professional and take great care to provide advice and services in the best interest of their clients.'
- 'Euan Pirie has been pro-active and commercially focused, taking a pragmatic position in commercial negotiations.'
- 'Euan Pirie has very sound knowledge and is a very good communicator.'
- ‘My experience of Harper Macleod has principally been through professional interactions with Euan Pirie. Euan is a highly experienced, contractually astute and solution-driven construction lawyer who, in my experience, gives his clients expert advice, acting in their best interests.'
- 'Euan Pirie is a strong, but fair, negotiator and recognises the balance between commercial and legal interests.'
- 'Euan Pirie understands the Scottish construction marketplace, the red-lines of main contractors, and guides his clients through the legal process of contract formation with expertise.’
- ‘The team within Harper Macleod are a fantastic team to deal with. Within our particular field the experience and expertise is first class. Their knowledge and understanding of our requirements and what is best for our projects is always their focus.'
- ‘The Construction Team is varied and boasts an impressive list of personnel at the "top of their game".'
- 'In Euan Pirie, they have a leader who not only guides his team expertly but also provides his clients with firm and assured advice and solutions to the many issues that arise.'
Key clients
- Caledonia Housing Association
- Eildon Housing Association
- Fife Council
- Hub North Scotland Limited
- James Hutton Institute
- North Ayrshire Council
- Orkney Islands Council
- Scottish Borders Housing Association
- The City of Edinburgh Council
- The Highland Council
Work highlights
Advising Hub North Scotland Limited in relation to the £1bn ACC Vision Project in Aberdeen.
Advising the Scottish Government on the establishment of the Safer Buildings Accord.
Advising Orkney Islands Council in relation to the procurement of the £200m+ Scapa Deep Water Quay Project and other proposed schemes included within the Orkney Harbours Masterplan.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Michael Conroy; Euan Pirie
Other key lawyers
Catriona Kemp; Miranda Cannibal