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Paul Harper
Partner

Professional experience

Paul Harper is a Partner in the firm's Litigation department. He has more than 20 years' experience in commercial litigation with a particular interest in the law of landlord and tenant both in the residential and commercial property sectors.

As a specialist in housing law, Paul provides advice to Registered Social Landlords and the private sector on a range of tenancy-related matters including the termination of leases, the recovery of rent arrears and all other debts, succession and anti-social behaviour. He regularly presents seminars on housing and litigation issues.

Paul also has experience of dealing with partnership disputes including claims for payment of capital and damages for breaches of fiduciary duties. He is adept at handling a varied caseload, including a significant commercial practice.

Credential highlights

• Paul has worked with a number of Housing Associations including Dunedin-Canmore and Castle Rock Edinvar Housing Associations and is a board member of Trust Housing Association. These Associations have a wide tenant base including shared ownership, tenants with special needs, tenants with Short Scottish Secure Tenancy Agreements and tenants with Right to Buy.
• Significant experience in advising Registered Social Landlords on all tenancy-related matters including anti-social behaviour.
• Sheriff Court experience in relation to appeals by summary application including HMO appeals.
• Special interest and considerable experience in property-related disputes including irritancy, boundary disputes, break options, construction of missives and leases, assignation and sub-letting disputes and dilapidations.