Banking & Finance
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 3
Contact number
(0131) 247 2500About
Provided by Harper Macleod LLP
We are trusted advisers to both banks and borrowers, providing specialist legal advice on banking and finance issues across all sectors.
We act for most of the main funders active in the UK market, including international banks, mezzanine funders and crowdfunding lenders. A significant portion of our work involves advising non-funder clients in relation to their interaction with banks and financial institutions. We are trusted advisers to many of the firm’s clients, from SMEs to large corporates, on all banking and finance issues that arise in their businesses.
Our specialists work with funders and businesses at all stages in the economic cycle, from start-up through to specific transactions and from ongoing trading issues to turnaround and restructuring. Our firm is regarded as one of Scotland's leading dealmakers with extensive corporate mergers and acquisitions experience. Much of our work has multi-jurisdictional aspects and we often work with legal firms across the world in structuring and completing banking and finance transactions.
We are adept at project managing transactions to make the process as straightforward as possible for our clients and are focused on driving deals forward to ensure that we deliver the best outcome possible in the desired timescale.
Chambers Review
Harper Macleod frequently advises both lenders and borrowers, and is notable for its work with intercreditor issues and crowd funding. The law firm holds a strong real estate and acquisition financing practice, with further capabilities in project finance and debt restructuring. It also offers expertise in a variety of industries, including healthcare and social housing, with further experience in advising clients in the hospitality sector.
Work Highlights
- Harper Macleod advised Paragon Development Finance on the issue of a £12.5 million loan to AR (Wallyford) to finance the development of residential properties.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Harper Macleod gives great legal advice, works at pace, provides regular updates on transactions, has brilliant customer service and always delivers."
"Harper MacLeod is viewed as a trusted partner with excellent levels of communication and the ability to convert complex legal terminology into more straightforward language."
"They are proactive in explaining options to allow the client to make good decisions."
"They are very skilled and have the client's interests at the forefront of their advice."
"There is always someone in the Harper Macleod LLP Team available with the advice and support we need."
"Harper Macleod gives great legal advice, works at pace, provides regular updates on transactions, has brilliant customer service and always delivers."
"Harper MacLeod is viewed as a trusted partner with excellent levels of communication and the ability to convert complex legal terminology into more straightforward language."
"They are proactive in explaining options to allow the client to make good decisions."
"They are very skilled and have the client's interests at the forefront of their advice."
"There is always someone in the Harper Macleod LLP Team available with the advice and support we need."
Notable Practitioners
Tony Cameron regularly advises on a variety of financings, including for corporate acquisitions, real estate and projects. He has experience across a broad range of sectors, from shipping and renewable energy to community care and hospitality.
"Tony provides first-rate advice to the lender. He cuts through jargon and looks to provide clear advice and solutions during transactions."
"Tony Cameron is an engaged and helpful partner who is always commercial and willing to pick up the phone to chat things through."