Corporate and M&A solicitors

“Always a very personal service which makes me feel valued.”

– The Legal 500 2025

“ange of specialisms and depth of experience in those specialisms.”

– The Legal 500 2025

“The solicitor I deal with is extremely dedicated to providing a service that I require and will go the extra distance to ensure that happens.”

– The Legal 500 2025

“I have always found HM willing to do what was necessary and, after understanding exactly what was needed, very diligent and accurate to deal with.”

– The Legal 500 2025

“The HM team come across as a tight-knit team that work closely together to give a first-rate service. Swift to respond/act and practical down to earth legal advice.”

– The Legal 500 2025

“The practice has outstanding technical knowledge in relation to partnerships and LLPs.”

– The Legal 500 2025

“They gave us excellent advice based on strong industry experience.”

– Chambers UK 2025

They’re able to provide guidance on any topic we have come to them with.”

– Chambers UK 2025

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

– Chambers UK 2025

“The team is excellent at keeping momentum in a deal.”

– Chambers UK 2024

“Extremely capable and approachable team that are a pleasure to work with. No matter what is thrown at them and at what notice (from IP, property, share options, fundraising, contractual…) they never let you down.”

– The Legal 500 2024

“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.”

– Chambers UK 2024

“Knowledge and market experience is second to none.”

– The Legal 500 2024

“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.”

– Chambers UK 2024

“For us, what makes Harper Macleod unique is that fact they offer a personal service, understanding our needs and requirements, but with the depth and support of a large firm.”

– The Legal 500 2024

“The team are exceptional.” “The way in which they complete transactions at pace, this is what makes Harper MacLeod unique.” “Capable, flexible, and responsive.”

– The Legal 500 2024

“”We really appreciate Jo and Erin’s hard-work throughout our listing process. They were always available to help answer any questions we had. They were both very easy to communicate with and always took the time to explain everything clearly and were very prompt with all responses.”

– Olivia Rex, HM Client

“Service to the highest standard. Both Stephen and Ciaran were very diligent throughout the whole process, explained everything in great detail and were always available to contact. It was an extremely protracted acquisition and both remained thoroughly professional throughout.”

– Niall Scoular, Dalcross Handling

“Harper Macleod have advised us on many matters and always acted promptly and efficiently without needing excessive direction or management. They strike an excellent balance between protecting the interests of their client with a commercial and proactive approach to negotiation.”

– Tom Hyde, Brew Lab

“Harper Macleod came highly recommended and fully lived up to expectation. Paula and her team did a wonderful job under sometimes trying circumstances. Their calm and professional approach helped me fully understand some of the complex workings of the deal and achieve a successful completion. I certainly would not hesitate to recommend Harper Macleod / Paula Skinner and her team.”

– Andy Munro, Alphastrut

“Our company has big plans and from the start it was clear that Harper Macleod could provide us with the legal expertise we needed. They have gone out of their way to make the process of securing funding as smooth as possible and this support has been invaluable in helping Bedi at a crucial stage of our development.”

– Sandrine Sienche, Bedi OralCare

“This was our fifth large corporate transaction working with the Corporate team at Harper Macleod, and yet another deal that has been successfully completed thanks to their involvement. Their hard work and dedication ensured that we finally got this one over the line.”

– David Campbell Jess, Traigh Mhor Oysters Limited

“Harper Macleod guided us through the sale process allowing us to continue to focus on the day job of running the business. We were delighted with the advice and support provided throughout.”

– Fergus Clark, The Innes & Gunn Inveralmond Brewery Limited

“I hadn’t appreciated just how detailed and protracted a deal of this nature could be. However, the team at Harper Macleod gave me great confidence that my best interests were always to the fore when advising me throughout the negotiations. This was the most important financial event of my life, and I know I chose the best legal team for the job.”

– Ronald Williamson, Gate Healthcare Limited

“Whilst in the middle of an investment phase the advice given by Harper Macleod was always solution driven. There was always an attempt to understand the rationale of both parties before giving appropriate advice. This made the final completion meeting non confrontational and both parties ended up achieving their own goals in a stress-free environment. This refreshing style added great value to the process and the team deserved a big thank you for taking this approach.”

– Brian Williamson, Jumpstart (Scotland) Limited

“Harper Macleod have not only been at the forefront of our investment needs but have been significantly involved in other areas of our business. Harper Macleod’s commitment and dedication shown to Viopti has most definitely helped make our journey a lot smoother.”

– Alastair Knox, Viopti

“All of the team provided us with an excellent service – we were well informed how the matter was progressing and I felt we worked well together. Exceptionally hard working and diligent and it was an absolute pleasure to have her overseeing the matter on a day to day basis with additional support from the Property and Employment arms of the business – An overall great experience.”

– Pat Saunders, Portman Dental