Burness Paull LLP’s financial crime practice is particularly active in advisory work, advising on both contentious and non-contentious matters. The team has amassed considerable experience in the energy sector, gaining instructions on both domestic and cross-border matters. Lynne Gray presides over the practice and is called upon for her knowledge of Scottish compliance systems and investigation experience in the energy sector. Lynne Moss is relied upon for her anti-bribery and corruption knowledge, while Eilidh McSherry is noted for her regulatory knowledge.
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Testimonials
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‘Very client friendly and easy to engage with - great knowledge of this particular sector.’
‘Lynne Gray: fantastic partner, very easy to engage with, very responsive, very knowledgeable and easy for all my internal stakeholders to engage with.'
- 'Eilidh McSherry: really good junior lawyer - high quality work and super responsive.’
Work highlights
Advising an international exploration and production company on the response required by the business in relation to the new corporate offence of failure to prevent fraud (FTPF), introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
Advising a global energy services company on UK export and sanctions matters in relation to Russia, Indonesia, Belarus, Myanmar, Democratic Republic of Congo and Vietnam.
Representing a senior finance manager of a global drinks company in an internal investigation related to the late filing of the company’s accounts which identified potential irregularities.
Lawyers
Next generation lawyers
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Lynne Moss
Practice head
Lynne Gray
Other key lawyers
Lynne Moss; Eilidh McSherry