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Our Public Sector team has substantial experience of advising local government in Scotland, acting for 23 of the 32 Scottish local authorities. As a result, our team has a proven track record of working in partnership with local authorities across Scotland on a broad range of projects. We deliver high quality, cost-effective legal services which support our clients to achieve their objectives and deliver best value.


We offer a multi-disciplinary approach to ensure that we can draw upon and deliver specialist expertise and experience whenever it is needed in our role as external legal advisers. We provide clients with a full range of legal, regulatory, strategic and commercial advice, helping them to deliver services in an increasingly challenging environment.


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Local Government - Scotland
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What the Team is Known For

Harper Macleod houses an experienced local government team, who act for authorities throughout Scotland. The firm is noted for its work across a range of areas, including defence of judicial reviews, infrastructure projects, as well as contentious and non-contentious housing matters. The firm also handles public procurement and state aid work as part of a broad public sector focus.

Work Highlights

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  • Harper Macleod advised Fife Council on their subsidy control compliance issues relating to the Tay Cities Deal Digital Skills Project. This project aims to boost digital skills in the Tay Cities Region of Scotland.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jennifer Jack
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Jennifer Jack
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Band 2

Jennifer Jack co-leads the local government offering and focuses her practice on challenges and disputes. She has expertise in judicial review, appeals and inquiries into decisions made by public bodies.

"Jennifer is excellent. She owns things and drives things forward."

"Jennifer Jack is very good and does a lot of local government litigation."

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Jennifer Jack
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Jennifer Jack
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