Burness Paull LLP‘s active corporate and commercial team advises an extensive roster of start-ups, PLCs, private equity firms, and venture backed businesses on high-profile local and cross-border deals. Its core strengths include private equity issues, financial services M&A, and technology transactions across the UK and beyond. Paul Scullion spearheads the group and is noted for his strength in venture capital transactions. Mark Ellis, Edward Hunter, and David Davidson are routinely sought out by clients for private equity deals, while Peter Lawson continues to provide expertise across a broad range of corporate mandates. Chris Gotts is highly active on capital market transactions and in the energy and renewables sector, alongside divisional head of energy Catriona Macallan.
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Testimonials
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- 'Paul Scullion is highly responsive and readily makes himself available to deal with transactional matters.'
- 'They are very measured, easy to work with, and offer great advice.'
- 'They have supported us in two transactions and have found their work and advice to be exceptional. I truly enjoy working with this team. Each individual, from the Partner down to Associate, has been a pleasure to work with and have found them to be knowledgeable, competent and professional. Given the breadth of expertise across the firm, they are able to handle a range of matters that we require support with.'
- ‘The attitude and communication make the team stand out.'
- ‘There are a wide range of disciplines and each is very knowledgeable and easy to deal with.’
- ‘In relation to an acquisition project, Burness Paull provided a high level overview of the project and provided specific acquisition expertise to our team when required. This adaptable approach provided best value to our company through this project.’
Key clients
- Abrdn
- Cairngorm Capital
- Hibernian Football Club
- Eque2
- Emtelle
- Verdane Capital
- Di Maggio Group
- Betchle AG
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Par Equity
- Lonsdale Capital Partners
- Bellrock
Work highlights
Advised Lonsdale Capital on its disposal of Infrata and on its investment alongside management into Senior Care Home Group.
Advised Verdane Capital on its majority investment in Corlytics.
Advised Access UK ltd on several acquisitions including The Lightyear Group, UsePixie Software and Elay Automation.
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Practice head
Paul Scullion
Other key lawyers
Mark Ellis; Edward Hunter; David Davidson; Peter Lawson; Chris Gotts; Catriona Macallan; Daniela Pallucci; Colin Smith