Harper Macleod LLP is geared to support on ports and harbours, aviation, rail and shipping matters, regularly assisting SMEs, large corporates and transport operators with construction, project finance and procurement mandates. The practice is jointly led by Tony Cameron, with extensive expertise in vessel funding, security and shipbuilding contracts, and Christopher Kerr, who is noted for his expertise in aviation, shipping and logistics transactions. James McMorrow is well-versed in subsidy control, public procurement and competition law matters.
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Key clients
- Forth Green Freeport Ltd
- Renault
- Shield Space Limited
- J & DS Halcrow
- Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport Limited
- Orkney Islands Council
- Clydesdale Bank plc/Virgin Money PLC
- Ocean Farm Services
- hub North Scotland Limited
- Vaisala Oyj
- DFDS Logistics Limited
- Perth and Kinross Council
- Jacobite Cruises Limited
- Gael Force Group
- Ian S Roger Limited
- Seapeak Maritime Ltd
- TeeKay Shipping Ltd
Work highlights
Acted as Scottish counsel for Renault in its defence of group proceedings by more than 17,500 claimants in the Court of Session concerning alleged breaches of the nitrogen oxides emission standards for diesel vehicles.
Advised Fife Council in relation to certain construction aspects of the Halbeath Bridge Project.
Advised Orkney Islands Council on the public procurement process for a new aircraft to support inter-island connectivity and boost capacity and reliability on the inter-island air service.
Practice head
Tony Cameron; Christopher Kerr
Other key lawyers
James McMorrow