Burness Paull LLP’s practice advises its portfolio of clients on the full range of EU and competition law, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters, from public procurement work to subsidy control issues. Colin Miller oversees the team and has substantial experience in handling investigations being carried out by the Competition and Markets Authority and the European Commission. Graeme Palmer offers particular insight into the utilities sector, while Ruth McNaught specialises in procurement litigation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Colin Miller is well respected in the market.’
- ‘Colin Miller provided excellent support on competition law matters. His advice was clear, commercial and pragmatic. He is easy to deal with and responsive.’
Key clients
- Lindal Dispenser GmbH
- South Lanarkshire Council
- Scottish Football Association share
- Shareholders of Flexebee
- GBUK
- Zoetis
- Highland Spring
- Scottish Enterprise
- Highlands and Islands Enterprise
- Cromarty First Port Authority
Work highlights
Represented Lindal Dispenser GmbH in defence of a Scottish court action relating to alleged patent infringement by the client, which manufactures applicators and dispensers.
Advised Cromarty Firth Port Authority on its successful application for a grant of £55.7m from the UK Government Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s Floating Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme.
Represented the SFA, the governing body for football in Scotland, in a complaint to the CMA about its rules for registering young players at elite clubs and transferring them between clubs.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Graeme Palmer
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Ruth McNaught
Practice head
Colin Miller
Other key lawyers
Graeme Palmer; Ruth McNaught