Harper Macleod LLP, Corporate/M&A

About

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Our corporate team is recognised as being one of Scotland’s top dealmakers and advises businesses of all sizes in every aspect of corporate activity - from high-profile mergers and acquisitions to our extensive work with SMEs. The team is one of the largest in Scotland, with experienced corporate lawyers based in Glasgow, Edinburgh and the Highlands, Islands and Moray working with businesses throughout Scotland, the rest of the UK and internationally.

We have particular experience of providing commercial legal advice to many of Scotland’s leading family-owned, employee-owned and owner-managed businesses on matters such as investment or succession. In addition, we are known as leading advisers to entrepreneurs and high-growth businesses, particularly those seeking investment. We have completed 153 transactions out of a total of 793 to be reported in the last 12 months. That’s 19% of all reported transactions, compared to 13% in the previous period.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Scotland

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Harper Macleod has expertise in acting for owner-managed and family-owned businesses, as well as high-profile M&A involving large and listed businesses. 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.

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Work Highlights

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Harper Macleod advised Ardersier Port on Scots law matters relating to a £300 million private-equity investment by Quantum Energy Partners.

Strengths

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The team is excellent and provides invaluable support at all times.

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They gave us excellent advice based on strong industry experience.

Corporate/M&A respondent
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They're able to provide guidance on any topic we have come to them with.

Corporate/M&A respondent
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The team is excellent and provides invaluable support at all times.

Corporate/M&A respondent
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They gave us excellent advice based on strong industry experience.

Corporate/M&A respondent
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They're able to provide guidance on any topic we have come to them with.

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Notable Practitioners

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Paula Skinner

Band 3

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 very strong and a pleasure to work with.

Paula is one of the best I've worked with. She's commercial, responsive and trusted.

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Donald Munro

Band 4

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 an exceptional ability to identify the best route to the desired outcome.

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