Construction
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 4
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(0141) 221 8888About
Provided by Harper Macleod LLP
Our construction and engineering team is a trusted adviser to developers, contractors, consultants, funders and end users of the full range of construction and engineering projects. This includes residential, commercial real estate (offices, retail, hotel and mixed use developments), renewable energy and infrastructure projects. Some members of the team have direct industry experience having joined the legal profession from the construction and development sector.
We deal with all aspects of projects in the UK and beyond, from advising on procurement processes and contract structures to providing strategic guidance during the delivery of a project. We provide assistance with contract drafting, negotiation, interpretation and assembly for all types of industry standard form and bespoke contracts.
Clients include public and private sector developers, national and international contractors, consultants, sub-contractors, funders, owners, purchasers and tenants, as well as investor owners, purchasers and tenants of completed projects.
Chambers Review
Harper Macleod has a respected team which advises on engineering and construction contracts. It represents public sector clients and private developers in a range of non-contentious matters. Additional areas of expertise include housing, healthcare and commercial development. The department is also well equipped to handle complex construction disputes, such as defect, damage and negligence claims.
Work Highlights
- Harper Macleod advised Hub North Scotland as the main contractor and development partner of the Aberdeen City Vision Project, a large urban regeneration project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Harper Macleod has a clear strategy on all matters. It provides clear instructions and is strong but tactful in managing a forceful client. The team is well structured and managed by the partners."
"The firm's strong commercial awareness is clear in every case I am involved in."
"Harper Macleod always deals with complex issues in the most professional and collaborative manner. Our strong relationship has allowed the law firm to deliver to budget and provide value for money."
"Harper Macleod has a consistent spread of staff. It is very well resourced and able to deal with disputes of considerable value and complexity. The team always responds very quickly."
"Harper Macleod has a clear strategy on all matters. It provides clear instructions and is strong but tactful in managing a forceful client. The team is well structured and managed by the partners."
"The firm's strong commercial awareness is clear in every case I am involved in."
"Harper Macleod always deals with complex issues in the most professional and collaborative manner. Our strong relationship has allowed the law firm to deliver to budget and provide value for money."
"Harper Macleod has a consistent spread of staff. It is very well resourced and able to deal with disputes of considerable value and complexity. The team always responds very quickly."
Notable Practitioners
Euan Pirie is well placed to advise developers on development agreements and construction contracts. He has particular expertise in matters involving modular construction methodologies.
"Euan Pirie always provides a high level of service."
"Euan can support on a variety of contract negotiations. He is also our primary contact for any commercial discussion, and is always aware of the wider legal situation and our business position."
"I am very happy with his assistance and can't rate him highly enough. He is very effective."
Michael Conroy heads the construction department, advising public and private sector clients on non-contentious mandates. He assists with collateral warranties, defect matters and development projects.
"Michael Conroy does good work and is experienced. He has broadened his practice."
"He is very professional and knowledgeable. He has a fantastic understanding of and ability to explain the legal jargon."
Catriona is a partner at Harper Macleod who specialises in infrastructure projects across a variety of sectors throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK. She regularly acts for both private and public sector partners.
"With her, you always have a high level of service."
"She is always excellent in her levels of service, with an excellent understanding of the particular nature and sophistication of our forms of contract."
"She is absolutely excellent."
Ranked Lawyers at
Harper Macleod LLP
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