Burness Paull LLP > Edinburgh, Scotland > Firm Profile

‘These guys provide the personal WOW factor compared to any other practice I have used. They like to understand you and your business in detail and shape there service offering around this.’

‘Proactiveness, good response times, diligence and advice second to none.’

‘We’ve used Burness for asset acquisitions, asset sales, and farm-outs in both the UK and Canada, equity issuances in the UK, admissions (and re-admissions) to AIM, an admission to the TSX, the issuance and ongoing management of our senior-secured loan notes, employment matters, and many others . They’ve always been extremely knowledgeable in every area of engagement, have in-house specialisation with deep knowledge for each of our corporate, asset, and capital requirements.’

‘Their staff are friendly, engaging, collaborative, highly responsive, and flexible.’

‘Chris Gotts is recommended for corporate and capital structuring, fundraising (types, processes, regulation), listing process, rules and regulations for publicly listed companies.

‘Edward Hunter is very knowledgeable.’

‘Excellent technical capability, flexible ways of collaborating, open to alternative billing structures, very responsive.’

‘Walter Clark – hugely knowledgeable and technically capable, personable, responsive, and gets to know clients’ objectives and drivers.’

‘They understand the importance of having multi-skills and experience that need to be brought in from time to time either internally from their several offices or externally, to ensure a robust response to technical issues that arise. the diversity that they can bring is very important in dealing with international issues when you have business covering USA operations, Asia markets and Australia. As a practice they can deliver this support to there clients, this international element is key to develop future corporate and commercial growth, and Burness Paull delivers this for its customers.’

‘Excellent M&A advisory with ability to flex capacity to meet demands.’

‘The team at Burness are utterly personable and have a manner which is calm and assuring. We were taking part in a transaction which was new to the business and the Burness Team understood quickly what we wanted to achieve. Despite our lack of expertise in the transaction and our daft questions, we concluded and had great comfort that we got what we set out for at the beginning. Burness integrated seamlessly with us throughout by understanding our business and our ultimate requirements and took us to the finish line in a straightforward manner.’

‘Alasdair Freeman was the partner and whilst this was a fairly small transaction had full engagement with our team and our timetable.’

‘They take time to understand our business and culture and provide commercial, pragmatic advice.’

‘Burness Paull prides itself on inclusivity, and has impressed recently with the accolade of accreditation as one of Scotland’s first “menopause-friendly” employers. They are passionate about developing fresh legal talent.’

‘The Employment team at Burness Paull have delivered exceptional service in relation to employment litigation, in particular in relation to complex litigation with an international element.’

‘Straight speaking, pragmatic, commercial outlook, go out of their way to not only understand the business but understand the complexities and situations of colleagues they have never met and retain that information. Lovely wonderful, down-to-earth human beings who due to our reactive profession are always available at a drop of a hat.’

‘Andrew Knight, Trish Walker and Sean Saluja all provide advice and guidance on employment matters that is not only relevant to the business immediate needs but also to assist with future requirements.’

‘The employment law team led by Mandy Laurie are both commercial and pragmatic. Their approach is always considered, advising on the risks for their client but acknowledging that the business needs to be commercial in their approach.’

‘I’ve worked with David Morgan now for three years and he continues to impress with his sage advice and guidance. He is a master in navigating through complex employment challenges to ensure the right outcome for our company, aligned to our values. A class act.’

‘Jen Skeoch has been our main point of contact for a number of years now and she and the team feel like they are part of the company. She understands the challenges we face and is always thinking ahead in terms of solutions or how we can work more effectively.’

‘They are market leaders in relation to both domestic and international immigration advice acting for both individuals and institutions.’

‘The are friendly and approachable to deal with.’

‘The attention to detail of the team is unrivalled. The work they do is totally customer focused in a very empathetic, kind caring manner.’

‘Jamie Kerr’s and Nikki Weir’s advice has been invaluable in correcting a number of years of poor in-house work.’

‘Grace McGill and her team are unrivalled in this area.’

‘Grace McGill is just world class. Her attention to detail is first class. Putting the client’s needs and wants first is always on Grace’s agenda and getting the best outcome.’

‘Grace McGill is a leading lawyer with compassion to match her expertise and knowledge.’

‘Jamie Kerr is very impressive, a modern and thoughtful lawyer, he is well connected and personable.’

‘The practice at Burness Paull is high quality, offering City service at Scottish rates. This means they’re fantastic value, but they’re also top notch lawyers. We rely on Dawn Reoch to help us with financing deals often at short notice and with little background or briefing. The lawyers are highly responsive and always ready to help us with little advanced warning.’

‘Dawn Reoch is hugely impressive. She’s responsive, laser-focused on the commercial rationale for each deal she’s instructed on, and equally comfortable working with in-house lawyers or with other departments at the client. She’s a real asset to the firm.’

‘A knowledgeable and experienced team, who are always able to offer creative and commercial legal advice, thinking about the bigger picture and the client’s longer term plans, rather than get bogged down in the minutiae.’

‘I spend time working with Sophie Coffey and with Dawn Reoch; both are fiercely intelligent, driven and look after our best interest from a position of knowledge and experience. You can’t ask any more from your legal advisers.’

‘Dawn Reoch is one of the best banking lawyers I have ever worked with.’

‘We work regularly with the Burness Paull banking and finance team on renewable energy projects in Scotland. Their team has a wealth of experience acting on both sponsor and lender mandates. They understand the sector very well (particularly onshore wind and offshore wind), which helps in ensuring their advice is commercial and consistent with latest market practice. Whenever we have worked alongside them, they function effectively as our “Scottish office”, which ensures a seamless service for clients. They are very responsive and approachable.’

‘Sophie Coffey is technically excellent advising on Scots banking and finance law aspects of renewable energy project financings.’

‘John Kennedy – very experienced in all facets of finance-related matters; offers creative but practical solutions to complex problems.’

‘Michael Thomson as an individual, in addition to his technical skills, has really strong skills in relationship management with clients. He is collaborative in his style which works well in a restructuring environment where we are working to find the best solution in challenging circumstances. In my experience, he treats everyone respectfully and with genuine interest and is a keen leader for diversity and the culture of equality.’

‘Michael Thomson as mentioned above is someone that I would rate highly based on experience. He has been joined this year by Allana Sweeney, who I have worked with previously. She is a great addition to the team and together, Michael and Allana will complement each other well. I would have no hesitation in working with Burness Paull on restructuring and insolvency matters.’

‘Excellent team with a fantastic cross border reputation. Able to provide sound advice across all sizes of case from the routine insolvencies to complex schemes of arrangement.’

‘Michael Thomson is an excellent lawyer, able to quickly grasp the issues and to give the right advice, not just what you want to hear. Gary Moffat has years of experience and his knowledge and ability to apply the law to address the problem is first class. Sophia Harrison’s cross border experience and her sharp legal mind enhances the team’s offering.’

‘Very well joined up across disciplines and dedicated restructuring team are highly responsive.’

‘Michael Thompson – exceptionally good client service levels and technically very good – providing strong legal input with sensible commercial advice.’

‘The team at Burness Paull are highly experienced who work closely both with their clients but also work closely alongside their colleagues in other departments. Advice is always given in a clear and concise manner and the team always make themselves available at short notice which is a key strength.’

‘Michael Thomson (partner) is excellent to deal with and always provides advice in a considered and easy to understand way. He makes himself readily available at short notice and always take time to understand the situation so he is able to provide relevant advice to help deal with the matter in hand.’

‘Burness have an unrivalled knowledge of investment funds in Scotland. They are user friendly and responsive.’

‘They are pragmatic, which cannot be said for all of their competitors.’

‘Andrew Christie and Ruaridh Cole are excellent.’

‘Excellent commercial team. Knowledgeable about the subject matter and very reliable.’

‘Andrew Christie is exceptional.’

‘This is the firm that I call first if I want no-nonsense, clear feedback and opinions without multiple carve outs and caveats. They provide consistently error-free work, outstripping the magic circle and US firms for their client-focused service, consistently well-staffed teams and quality technical resources. Excellent firm.’

‘For investments funds, Ruaridh Cole is an excellent source of knowledge and a genuine sounding block on more complicated questions and scenarios.’

‘Graham Bradshaw is a straightforward individual who is is able to deal with a broad base of individuals without making them feel uncomfortable in any way. He is competent, diligent, respectful and faithful to clients and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Wide range of expertise within the firm that can be called upon at any time – will always give you as the client the correct balance between legal opinion and common sense view for a particular situation.’

‘Burness Paul have provided us with exceptional support in connection with a material cross border transaction. We were able to rely them to deliver excellent advice within the very challenging deadlines set by the client.’

‘Steven Mckinlay is pragmatic, commercial and good at unravelling complex legal issues.’

‘Mark Patterson manages all our work. He is an astute, no-nonsense, proactive and efficient real estate lawyer, who is always available and always pushes ‘the extra mile’ to achieve a satisfactory conclusion to transactions.’

‘There is a noticeable culture of excellence and client focus which permeates throughout the entire firm and which sets them apart from their competitors. Their knowledge of the market coupled with their industry-leading specialists make them a compelling proposition for any construction-related legal work.’

‘Scott Peterkin is extremely proactive and always seeks solutions to any issues that arise. His personable approach coupled with his knowledge, thoroughness and attention to detail instils confidence in his client and demands respect from his opposition. He offers an insightful view of the market and applies this to good effect. Scott offers a proactive approach to problems and works tirelessly to achieve the desired outcome. He provides expert support, guidance and reassurance during the most difficult negotiations.’

‘Very responsive. Very committed to the deals.’

‘This team have for well over a decade been my “go-to” team in Scotland for real estate disputes. They take the time to build personal relationships and have a collaborative ethos.’

‘The practice has a really strong real estate team with years of experience. They keep up to date with changing legislation and guidance and are always on hand to offer advice.’

‘They are strategic in their thinking, helping mould the arguments and, thereby, the outcomes. They are highly responsive and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Very attentive, great lawyers and personable. Able to summarise complex matters clearly.’

‘The team were very knowledgeable, professional and provided great advice throughout.’

‘They provided fantastic advice and were very knowledgeable throughout the whole process. All queries and questions were answered thoroughly and they provided fantastic advice throughout.’

‘Alan McMillan has a can-do attitude, is so clever with an encyclopedic knowledge and an absolute pleasure to work with. Nothing is too much trouble for him.’ 

‘Stephen Farrell – superb knowledge and excellent commerciality. This combined with friendly, common-sense approach is invaluable.’ 

‘Burness Paul protects my IP with the same level of care and attention that their far larger clients receive, and that means everything to a smaller business.’

‘Colin Hulme has the complete trust of all my staff and shareholders for the quality of his work in protection of our IP interests. Colin Hulme is a remarkable individual and a credit to Burness Paul to the extent that we would not seek legal service elsewhere.’

‘The team were quickly able to understand our structure and complex intra-group IP licensing needs. Drafts were produced and turned around quickly and they worked well under pressure and made themselves available for update calls.’

‘Highly competent in intellectual property matters. Easy to get hold. Provides strategic and commercially savvy advise for complex legal issues.’

‘Megan Briggs and Colin Hulme: Smart and always available to help. Both take a holistic approach to advising on matters while taking into account the clients commercial outcomes. I highly recommend both!’

‘Technically very strong on IP matters, with a clear commercial focus and a deft touch for managing client relationships. Experts in their field and easy to work with.’

‘Colin Hulme and Megan Briggs provide valuable insight on copyright infringement matters which is both creative and commercially sound, with an eye on how to challenge or reinvigorate established thinking in order to get the best outcome for their clients.’

‘Unrivalled knowledge of Scottish IP law blended with a keen understanding of clients commercial objectives.’

 ‘I have been extremely impressed with the quality of support received and would highly recommend their services.’

‘Both David Goodbrand and Murray Cree are highly knowledgeable, skilled and personable individuals who provided proactive advice and clear guidance throughout the various contract negotiations we were involved with.’

‘Their responsiveness and availability are of particular value to us, as we often instruct them on matters with challenging deadlines.’

‘Murray Cree was able to manage a variety of different pieces of work, all of which had very challenging deadlines. Despite the complexity of the contracting arrangements, he never lost focus on the bigger commercial picture and is skilled at reducing the complexities to those key issues with the biggest risk/value for his clients.’ 

‘David has a very pragmatic, focused approach and is a pleasure to deal with.’

‘They’ve got a raft of experience from some serious clients but remain very accessible, personable and client-focused.’

‘The team’s willingness to engage across the tech community to assist and support businesses on their growth journey from a place of genuine interest and support is an exemplar for other firms. They also bring huge experience to the start-up community, through their work with established, household technology clients. Their passion for the sector combined with this variety of experience and expertise, makes BP the standout firm in the sector.’

‘The variety of experience and the expertise within their team I believe makes them stand out in the market against competitors. We deal regularly with Callum Sinclair who is exceptional.’

‘Burness Paull were able to reach out very quickly to experts in their field at very short notice for a proof and also had someone capable of running with the case on the team when the senior advocate was dealing with a family emergency. They got to grips with a very complex case under pressure and were able to summarise it very simply in court. They were available round the clock to deal with any problems arising and were thoroughly professional in everything they did.’

‘Kirsteen MacDonald is bright, sharp and a good negotiator.’

‘Rebecca Ablett is dedicated, clever and thorough.’

‘Burness Paull are always approachable, responsive and willing to take the time to explain and ensure that you understand the situation fully.’

‘Everyone at Burness Paull represents the firm to the highest standards.’

‘Timely and clear recommendations received.’

‘Lynne Moss is responsive to time-sensitive enquiries and ensured that her team covered well when she was unavailable.’

‘Joanna Fulton is very committed, clever and commercial.‘

‘All members of commercial litigation team at Burness Paull demonstrate a level of competence and business understanding that provides reassurance that any matter being discussed is being handled accordingly.‘

‘Joanna Fulton is very experienced, knowledgeable and receptive to feedback.’

‘We have worked alongside Burness Paul on a Scottish law dispute arising out of a fund partnership. The team, lead by Joanna Fulton, is responsive and proactive, as well as being extremely knowledgeable and very pleasant to work with. They put forward good commercial ideas and are not simply “local counsel” but are strategic partners.’

‘Joanna Fulton has an excellent grasp of the issues that matter to the client. She leads her team of associates and trainees very well. The whole team works together to drive matters forward in an impressive way. Joanna’s advice is sound, commercial and no-nonsense.’

‘Gary Moffat is extremely approachable and down to earth but constantly displays a deep understanding of the law. I have dealt with many lawyers over many years and Gary is at the top.’

‘The partner in charge (Gary Moffat) engaged fully and generated a detailed knowledge of the case.’

‘Gary Moffat ensured he was able to provide clear advice throughout including on the more complex and technically detailed aspects.’ 

‘Their knowledge and experience in this field has been invaluable and we would highly recommend the team for their pragmatic and clear advice.’

‘We value their flexibility and responsiveness, often working out of hours to meet the needs of our business.’

‘Lynne Gray is very client focused, providing clear, pragmatic advice on HSE issues.’

‘Lynne Gray has provided us with excellent advice for a number of years and we would highly recommend Lynne for her experience in advising oil and gas companies in relation to HSE matters.’

‘Lynne Moss is very knowledgeable and provides clear guidance on HSE-related matters.’

‘I find their strength lies in the delivery of advice and that this is generally relevant and pragmatic.’

‘The firm is superb at pensions work. It is a niche area and specialists like this are hard to find.’

‘The team are all very practical and present the advice very clearly and in a way it can be easily communicated to the business.’

‘Excellent technical knowledge coupled with the ability to make complex areas understandable for trustees without a legal background.’

‘I particularly value the support our firm receives from Deborah Adam and her team. She has great industry knowledge, her team’s advice is always written in ‘plain English’ and her team’s availability is excellent.’

‘Margaret Meehan has a fantastic knowledge of her subject, but her warmth, personality and down-to-earth approach means that she quickly gains the trust and confidence of senior stakeholders.’

‘Liam Young is incredibly smart and quick.’

‘Sarah Phillips is very responsive, knowledgeable and commercial and explains the key issues and risks clearly. Our go-to pensions expert.’

‘They have dealt with the matters very efficiently and their advice and updates are very clear, focused and to the point, which is really appreciated in a busy in-house role.’

‘Ashley Jones is clearly very experienced in the professional negligence sector, and I have total confidence in her work.’

‘I really appreciate how conscious Ashley is about costs, given the relatively low value nature of the matters I am currently instructing her on.’

‘Chris Mackay is very experienced, a wise head, tremendous engagement in cases.’

‘For charities and voluntary organisations in Scotland, Burness Paull are a long established leading firm, providing support and expertise. They have been a consistent partner in the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations’ free legal advice service and have also created template constitutions for charitable legal structures in Scotland. These have been invaluable for organisations setting up as charities across Scotland.’

‘Emma Maxwell is an extremely knowledgeable and approachable professional who is always willing to provide support to the charitable sector in Scotland. She is easy to work with and has a good understanding of the every day workings of all aspects of the sector.

‘Very good charity-specific knowledge and good, practical advice given, particularly in being able to deal with our charity’s relatively unusual structure. Quick responses to queries. The team is all really personable and lovely to work with.’

‘Big thanks to Emma Maxwell who has steered us through a number of changes in the year, responding quickly to queries with good, structured, relevant and practical advice. She has linked in to other relevant networks when needed (on matters she is unable to advise on) on a timely basis, which was much appreciated and ultimately hugely helpful.’

‘Everyone that we deal with past and present have/are always available to us when we need them. Every step of any activity is managed extremely professionally, and good guidance and support always available.’

‘No challenge is too big for the team that we deal with.’

‘Claire Macpherson has a very sound knowledge of complex trusts for high-net-worth clients.’

‘Colin McKenzie is someone trusted by clients and their advisors to handle very complex arrangements and bring parties together.’

‘The Burness Paull private capital team are high quality advisors to wealthy individuals and trusts. Their support for complex and often difficult decision making and clear advice, often navigating conflict stands out.’

‘The firm are very experienced in the high-net-worth/complex space, where they have provided extremely crucial advice to family business owners and entrepreneurs who have been gearing up for sale and require the best possible structuring advice.’

‘Fiona Clarke provided my husband and I with our own wills, I had spoken with several different firms that I felt did not provide the most appropriate will structuring for our needs. Fiona understood our split family requirements and took the time to sit down with us and fully explain the various options that we had.’

‘Colin McKenzie – Coming from a commercial background Colin has a sense of urgency often lacking in other Private Client solicitors. Colin puts clients at ease and always comes across as a very practical adviser.’

Fiona Clarke – Great manner with clients and can be trusted to produce high quality advice in good time.’

‘My experience is that the team works collaboratively to achieve the best outcome for clients.’

‘Fiona Clarke has the rare skill of being able to explain complex matters in simple terms for clients.’

‘Long term working relationship particularly with Colin McKenzie. They have in depth knowledge of our history and circumstances. Provided essential planning advice and assistance with recent extensive employee share schemes.’

‘My main contact is with Fiona Clarke, who has not only demonstrated a very high level of technical ability (which if I recall was acknowledged in an award when passing her exams), but also very strong client communication skills.’

‘I have worked with Burness Paull on a number of renewable energy projects. They have specialist knowledge and expertise in this area and understand the interests of both landowner and developer. This means that they are supportive of collaborative solutions to practical issues which delivers a document that is balanced and appropriate for property specific issues.’

‘Burness Paull allow their team to be specialists in their chosen fields which means that they can offer genuine legal experts. They are positive, friendly and approachable and fun to work with.’

‘Excellent renewable energy team, with strong partners in property, regulatory and banking in particular.’

‘Peter Ward’s knowledge of the corporate and regulatory side of the renewable energy market is encyclopaedic and he shares it with great clarity.’

‘Neil Bruce has great all-round knowledge of the renewable energy market outside of his property specialism and he is increasingly becoming an industry heavyweight in Scotland.’

‘The team are highly responsive and understand bankability issues in an energy sector context.

‘Neil Bruce and his team know the Scottish renewables market well – both the key players and the projects. They are friendly and approachable, and do a great job of communicating legal difficulties to commercial clients in a manner which is clear to understand.’

‘A well-resourced practice, with in-depth local and national expertise.’

‘Very experienced in all types of Oil and Gas transactions and very customer focused.’

‘Brian Hemming and David Smith provide excellent service. They are both very personable and aligned with their customer requirements. Legal drafting is provided to a high standard and in a timely fashion.’

‘Strong across upstream oil and gas and corporate matters – know the local market well.’

‘Bob Ruddiman is a fantastic leader and well respected expert. Very valuable counsel and strategic guidance.’

‘David Smith – quality senior associate. Very sharp, commercial and helpful.’

‘The team’s knowledge and understanding of our business is second to none – the midstream oil and gas sector is a limited market that is not universally well understood by the UK legal market. The Burness Paull team uses its extensive upstream experience and is able to apply that to provide efficient and effective advice and relevant direction to us as a midstream player.’

‘David Smith stands out for his ability to build strong relationships with key client contacts which builds a high level of trust. We know when we ask David to handle something for us it will be done efficiently and to a high standard.’

‘Bob Ruddiman has an exceptional knowledge of the UK energy market and uses that knowledge to identify possible opportunities for us and to discuss existing work on an informed basis. His knowledge and level of understanding instils great confidence that his team will get the job done to a high standard.’

‘Good grasp of technology and able to bring in experts in the key fields to assist.’

‘Chris MacKay and the team work well together as a team and are able to convey information very well, and communicate with us regularly to keep us fully informed.’

‘Burness Paull are extremely approachable and have the knack of being able to explain complex legal concepts in lay terms.’

‘The advice they give is considered and relevant.’

‘The format for instruction is clear and very well structured.’

‘The added extras, such as newsletters, workshops and webinars are informative and relevant.’

‘Fiona Killen is exceptionally knowledgeable about the the public sector and administrative law. What makes her stand out is her underlying knowledge about the context and development of public law.’

‘Fiona Killen is an exceptional networker and generous with sharing her contacts.’ 

‘Fiona Killen is hugely experienced in public law matters, particularly issues around the devolution settlement and the limits of the Scottish Parliament’s competence.’

‘Hazel Moffat possesses a high level of individual knowledge and experience in the sector which is very beneficial to our organisation.’

‘An attentive firm that seek to understand the risk profile of projects in order that solutions can be developed and the legal structure can be shaped to suit.’

‘Very strong understanding of various forms of contracts to suit a variety of sectors which ultimately promotes developing an appropriate solution for each project.’

‘They are very personable people which generally improves the working environment. Everyone is accessible and they are all very well versed in the current law.’

‘They work extremely well as a team and are very good at engaging with clients and advisors.’

‘James Forbes has a very strong understanding of the commercial market, which allows project risks to be appraised against market challenges. High level of dedication to work with clients and project teams to develop solutions and ensure that project risks are properly understood.’

‘Fenella Mason is a very competent legal operator with considerable ability to project manage complex legal cases.’

‘Caroline Maciver has a good technical brain and is able to marshall complex data as well as being easy to work with.’

‘Chris Mackay is very thoughtful and does not rush decision making. Takes clients wishes onboard.’

‘Wide range of expertise within the firm that can be called upon at any time – will always give you as the client the correct balance between legal opinion and common sense view for a particular situation.’

‘Great knowledge of all aspects of affordable housing.’

‘Burness Paull have extensive knowledge of the community-based housing sector in Glasgow. The firm has provided advice and practical assistance on a range of issues including governance, procurement and regulation.’

‘Good attention to detail, they understand the requirements of our business and think of ways around problems/find solutions which is always welcome.’

‘The transactions can often be complex and I trust the team to do a good job.’

‘The team has an excellent reputation for delivering a high level of service and for the in-depth knowledge and experience they have of the Scottish housing sector and environment.’

‘Peter Chambers’ considerable experience means that he can apply knowledge and solutions to any problem. He is a pleasure to work with because of his calm and confident manner.’

‘Louise Chambers is proactive and always ensures deadlines are met.’

‘Mandy Laurie is exceptional. She has worked through some very difficult situations for us in a very pragmatic and commercial way.’

‘Good knowledge of the industry and access to relevant experts to assist when required.’

‘The support and advice provided resulted in a successful outcome for the business.’

‘The team are very knowledgeable concerning civil engineering and thus can quickly understand problems and offer good advice.’

‘They are also very collaborative and friendly, with invoicing being carried out on time.’

‘Chris Mackay communicates very well; accessible when required and gives regular updates as to the ongoing progress in the dispute.’

‘The team display a good understanding of the industry, risks associated within the industry and the insurance and risk management business.’

‘Andrew Forsyth provides the appropriate advice to ensure that the business can assess the appropriate outcomes of any personal injury claim to ensure that the business is suitably supported.’

‘The practice has set itself up to respond to the bespoke needs of clients. Focussed on servicing clients as opposed to chasing Insurer panel income is what makes Burness Paull different. This aligns well with the values of my own firm and is why we have chosen to collaborate with them.’

‘Andrew Forsyth is a personable, humble, professional and a highly likeable individual. He, and Burness Paull generally, have been an absolute pleasure to work with.’

‘The practice is very client focused and they are always prepared to tailor their services to meet their clients needs. They always deal with matters promptly and efficiently.’

‘The Team at Burness Paull have served our needs for a few year now and we have absolutely no problems with them at all. Nothing is too much trouble for them they go above and beyond to get the best results for us and take the time to explain any complex issues that we are struggling with.’

‘I mainly deal with Andrew Forsyth and I have a great working relationship with him. He keeps me up-to-date on all the files that he is dealing with on our behalf, nothing is too much trouble for him, he provides any training that I or the team need and goes above and beyond. He is friendly helpful and professional.’

‘Andrew Forsyth – is knowledgeable, in a highly specialised area, is approachable and very pragmatic in his way of dealing with claims – understands areas of importance to the client and high levels of service expected.’

‘Fiona Killen is an expert in education law in Scotland; including niche aspects.’

‘Burness Paull is an excellent company to work with. Comprehensive advice is provided promptly and in a way that is easy to understand. The partner’s understanding and experience of the sector we work in is first class and input from some of the other partners e.g. employment law, has been very helpful. All staff we deal with are very professional and friendly.’

‘Working with Hazel Moffat is a pleasure. Nothing is too much trouble – even ensuring she is contactable out of normal working hours when there are important and specific issues to be dealt with. She is a good communicator and makes everything easy to understand. Advice is provided promptly and she often provides a new perspective on issues which is refreshing. Her experience of the further and higher education sectors is invaluable.’

‘Friendly, approachable, prompt and knowledgeable.’

‘Easy to speak with, with a good ability to explain things in a way that is easy to understand. All members are approachable and knowledgeable and provide sound advice.’

‘A very well-resourced team with a good breadth and depth of knowledge. Quick to respond to unexpected scenarios.’

‘The planning team have a good ability to simplify complex matters and will offer clear advice which looks to resolve matters in the most efficient manner.’

‘Well led by Alasdair Sutherland, who has a calm approach to the issues he is required to face. He has a great talent for taking the heat out of a client’s often exasperated position by adopting a level-headed approach to the issue at hand.’

‘Both Alasdair Sutherland and Emma Dewar have provided excellent guidance across a wide spectrum of instructions, from planning enforcement notices and challenges to planning appeals, Section 75 and unilateral agreements.’

‘Emma Dewar is highly competent and experienced.’

‘Steven Stuart is a strong member of the Burness Paull team and has proved himself very capable working alongside our planning consultants.’