New partners strengthen Harper Macleod in Edinburgh

Jennifer Jack (pictured, left) has joined from DWF and Sophie Coffey (pictured, right) has joined from Brodies, with both appointments coming as the firm prepares to move from Melville Street into new offices at Citypoint, Haymarket later this month.

Jennifer Jack, a dispute resolution specialists with extensive experience advising clients in the public sector, formerly headed DWF’s local and central government sector team in Scotland.

She is ranked in the top band in both Administrative & Public Law and Civil Liberties & Human Rights by the Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, which describes her as an “extremely calm, considered and experienced lawyer”.

Sophie Coffey brings a wide range of experience in advising clients on Scottish, cross-border and renewables transactions, and will work closely with Harper Macleod’s Banking & Finance and Restructuring & Insolvency teams.

Martin Darroch, chief executive of Harper Macleod, said: “We are delighted to attract two such highly regarded and talented Partners to the firm, which is a reflection of both our standing as one of the country’s leading professional practices and our ongoing growth.

“Jennifer and Sophie bring strong skillsets which complement what we already have throughout the firm. Their areas of expertise are ones in which we see real potential for continued growth, particularly in Edinburgh and the east of Scotland. We have shown our commitment to increase our share of the market by expanding our operations across Scotland, and there will be more to come.

“New clients continue to be attracted to the quality of service and value we offer, and these appointments bring even more strength and depth to the firm.”

Jennifer said: “I’m delighted to be joining such a progressive firm and working with two such highly regarded teams in the public sector and dispute resolution.

“Harper Macleod already has an impressive portfolio of clients and will provide me with an unrivalled platform to deliver the highest levels of service, helping to grow the practice even further.”

Sophie added: “The team at Harper Macleod is ideally positioned to capitalise on the opportunities for borrowers and lenders arising from improved economic conditions and I’m excited at the prospect of expanding the firm’s strong banking practice from the capital.”