Harper Macleod

Harper Macleod has reported profit before members’ remuneration and profit shares of £11.95 million for the year to March 31, 2023 – a slight drop on the £12.8m recorded for the previous period. Turnover at the firm rose to £33.05m from £31.4m.

Harper Macleod has advised on the vendor initiated management buy-in of Scotwood Interiors, an office fit-out and refurbishments business. Established in 1964 by Allan Scott, Scotwood Interiors specialises in the design and delivery of turnkey fit-outs and refurbishments for a range of commercial se

Harper Macleod has advised the shareholders of Dalcross Group on its sale to Skytanking UK Ltd. The Dalcross Group provides ground handling, de-icing, lavatory and water services, transportation, fuel services, catering, cargo, baggage, and freight forwarding services at Aberdeen and Inverness airpo

The issue of holiday pay is one that has been subject to extensive examination by the courts over the last decade. The latest chapter is now written. The Supreme Court has handed down its decision in the case of Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) v Agnew, writes Andrew Maxwell. The key issue

Harper Macleod has advised the shareholders of Pump Action Limited on the sale of 50 per cent of their business to Nevis Capital. Pump Action is a provider of pumping and associated equipment solutions to heating, ventilation and air conditioning contractors, facility managers and end users with the

Harper Macleod has extended its longstanding partnership with Scottish EDGE. The collaboration, now in its tenth year, has helped to support hundreds of young and growing Scottish businesses.

Harper Macleod has advised on the sale of Glasgow-based Calcluth & Sangster (Insurance Brokers) Ltd to Greenwood Moreland Insurance Brokers, part of the JMG Group. Calcluth & Sangster, initially founded by Ronnie McGregor, specialises in personal and commercial insurance broking services. Th

Harper Macleod has become the only law firm to be appointed to all six available lots on the Scottish government’s legal services framework. This is the third framework agreement in a row where the firm has achieved this position, having first been appointed to all six lots in 2015, and again

Harper Macleod has advised the Dallas family on the investment into Ross-shire Engineering Limited (RSE) by private equity firm MML. Harper Macleod has acted for RSE, and the Dallas family, since September 2006 supporting them throughout various stages of their business journey, including the phased

Paul Macdonald and Aiden Paterson from Harper Macleod have advised a founder of Scotland’s premier supplier of high-quality game meat on an exit and transition towards retirement. Castle Game offers both wholesale and retail services and caters to a wide array of customers. It sells to retail

Healthcare experts from Harper Macleod have advised the buyers of a pharmacy business in South Queensferry. AMDG Pharma Ltd is the new owner of a community pharmacy in South Queensferry, previously operated by Lloyds Pharmacy. The purchase of the business ensures the continuation of vital pharmacy s

Fiona Killen has joined Harper Macleod as a partner. She joins the firm with a focus on public and regulatory law, data protection, freedom of information, human rights, corporate governance and parliamentary affairs.

Harper Macleod has advised the Paisley-based building and timber supplies business JW Grant on its acquisition of Lothian Building Supplies in Tranent, East Lothian. JW Grant is one of the largest independent builders’ merchants in the west of Scotland with branches in Glasgow, Coatbridge, Mar

Harper Macleod has advised the outgoing shareholders of UK creative agency Frame Group following the acquisition by its existing management team. Frame Group is a long-time client of Harper Macleod. The firm’s corporate, commercial and regulatory team advised the outgoing owners Gary O’D

Harper Macleod is marking its 35th anniversary with a major round of promotions, including four new partners, four newly-qualified solicitors, and new Gold Investors in People and Investors in Young People accreditations. Promoted to partner are: Andrew Ronald, Ewan Stafford, Amy Dickson and Brian C