Harper Macleod

Donnie Munro discusses the current M&A market in Scotland, which is experiencing high activity due to anticipated tax changes, and highlights the rising trend of vendor initiated management buyouts (VIMBOs) as an attractive exit strategy for business owners. The corporate mergers and acquisition

Harper Macleod's profit before members’ remuneration has risen from £11.95 million to £13.76m, new accounts filed at Companies House show. The firm had an average of 75 members over the year, with the average remuneration standing at £176,917, up from £162,386. The shar

The corporate and M&A team at Harper Macleod advised on 42 transactions in October as business owners and acquiring companies acted ahead of Labour’s first budget in 14 years. With businesses anticipating a hike in capital gains tax (CGT) and other tax raising measures, the team saw a mark

Harper Macleod has advised on the business succession of Dundee-based Lock Shop & Security Services. Ownership of the Tayside business, which has been providing locksmith, access control and home security services since 1984, has transferred from Mike and Therese Devlin to the business’ ma

Changes in lending practices have seen RSLs move away from their traditionally cautious approach to managing interest rate fluctuations to explore more complex options, writes Derek Hogg. Scottish registered social landlords (RSLs) can be a cautious breed. Indeed, when it comes to exposure

A new image sharing platform which caters specifically for astronomers and astrophotographers has been launched by an Ayrshire entrepreneur following a six-figure investment. Picastro has been created by Tom McCrorie who has combined his passion and astrophotography skills with his career as a creat

The Cumberland Building Society has joined industry experts from the worlds of legal, utilities and procurement to aid Scotland's hospitality sector as it faces staff shortages, rising costs, and sustainability challenges. With 175,900 jobs provided by almost 16,000 businesses across Scotland,

FINDRA, a Borders-based women's outdoor clothing company, celebrates its 10th anniversary with a fresh round of investment and a crowdfunding campaign to fuel its ambitious growth plans. Founded in 2014 by award-winning fashion designer Alex Feechan, FINDRA has garnered a loyal following due to its

Harper Macleod has advised on the sale of the assets and operations of the Glendevon Hydro Scheme in Dollar, by Torishima Service Solutions Europe Limited to Renfin & Hydropol Group. The scheme, constructed by Torishima in partnership with Scottish Water in 2022, was one of the first of its kind

Harper Macleod has made four senior appointments, including two new partners, to strengthen its expertise in the built environment and energy sectors. Alexis Condie joins as a partner in the firm’s commercial property team in Edinburgh. She has advised on complex leasing, acquisitions and sale

Glasgow-based technology company Kingdom Technologies has secured £1.4 million in its latest round of funding to fuel the expansion of its innovative fleet of robotic lawn mowers.

Changes to what constitutes a high-net-worth individual (HNWI) are likely to have the unintended consequence of negatively impacting on women investors and women-founded businesses in Scotland, investment specialists have said. From 31 January 2024, new regulations under the Financial Promotions Ord

Harper Macleod has reported profit before members’ remuneration and profit shares of £11.95 million for the year to March 31, 2023 – a slight drop on the £12.8m recorded for the previous period. Turnover at the firm rose to £33.05m from £31.4m.

Scottish law firm Harper Macleod has advised the shareholders of Dalcross Group on its sale to Skytanking UK Ltd. The Dalcross Group provides ground handling, de-icing, lavatory and water services, transportation, fuel services, catering, cargo, baggage, and freight forwarding services at Aberdeen a

Despite facing hurdles such as rising costs, staffing issues, and legislative changes, Scotland's hospitality sector has significant opportunities for growth and expansion, according to financial experts from the Cumberland Building Society, Harper Macleod LLP, EQ Accountants LLP, and Graham + Sibba