Corporate/M&A: Scotland - UK
What the team is known for
Harper Macleod has expertise in acting for owner-managed and family-owned businesses, private clients and early-stage investment companies. The firm demonstrates experience in cross-border corporate transactions, acting for both overseas investors and Scottish businesses seeking investment. The team is active across a wide range of sectors on the full suite of transactions including M&A, MBOs, joint ventures and demergers. It provides specialist expertise in alternative financing, particularly equity crowdfunding, for high-growth companies.
Strengths
"Harper Macleod have helped our business at every stage of our journey. Throughout this time they've always been commercially aware of our needs, and clear and concise with their communication."
"The team at Harper Macleod handles sophisticated matters very well, delivering outstanding results in a way that ensures strategy, legal technicalities and the commercial outcome are evenly balanced."
"The team is excellent at keeping momentum in a deal."
Work highlights
Harper Macleod acted for the MacDonald Group on the sale of its general insurance business.
Notable practitioners
Paula Skinner heads the entrepreneurial team at Harper Macleod, where she is noted for her broad corporate practice. She has particular expertise advising entrepreneurs on investments and sales. "Paula is highly intelligent and highly responsive. I wouldn't go to anyone else." "Paula provides an excellent level of service that is clearly developed from her many years of experience."
Donald Munro leads Harper Macleod's corporate team and also serves as part of its management committee. He advises both family-owned and owner-managed businesses on a range of corporate matters, including sales and acquisitions. "Donald has a strong reputation in the corporate field." "Donald Munro is commercially solid." "He's a long-standing corporate partner with some good clients."
Jo Nisbet frequently advises growing companies on corporate transactions including acquisitions and equity investments. "Jo adds a lot of value." "Jo is very helpful. She knows us and understands our business."
