Burness Paull LLP houses a broad practice which represents lucrative clients in tribunals, and assists with the development of internal employment policies. Team lead Mandy Laurie is a key name for sporting institutions seeking assistance with executive terminations. David Morgan often acts in industrial relations disputes in the food and beverage sector, while Rachel McKay is experienced in corporate transactions and trade union disputes. In August 2024, Claire Scott joined the team from Pinsent Masons LLP, bringing her extensive experience in traditional and renewable energy employment matters. Jennifer Skeoch is equipped to handle the full gamut of employee disputes. At the same time, Tricia Walker and Andrew Knight left the firm.
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Testimonials
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- 'Claire Scott leads by example and provides high-quality support to our organization.'
- 'The team has taken the time to get to know unique parts of our business, which has allowed them to deliver sensible, practical advice.'
- 'They operate with full transparency, flexibility and an impressive ability to take complex challenges and develop simple solutions.'
- 'The firm has a strong focus on taking the time to understand the business, the context and our goals. In doing so they provide flexibility as well detailed explanations to their recommendations that can be understood by all stakeholders.'
- 'The employment team adopts a practical approach.'
- 'The ability of the team to communicate to all levels of management within the business is noted and well-received by all who deal with Burness Paull.'
Key clients
- ITN
- Whyte & Mackay
- SSE plc
- The Really Useful Group
- Highland Spring
- Scottish Football Association
- Royal Dutch Shell plc
- A.G. Barr p.l.c.
- Diageo plc
- Leeds United
Work highlights
Acting for Hachette in an employment tribunal in the emerging area of discrimination law around gender critical beliefs.
Provided employment support to Champion X in their multi-million-pound acquisition of RMSpumptools Limited.
Acting for Scotch whisky producer Whyte & Mackay in relation to collective bargaining with their trade unions and resolving industrial action.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Jennifer Skeoch
Next Generation Partners
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.
Rachel McKay
Practice head
Mandy Laurie
Other key lawyers
David Morgan; Claire Scott; Jennifer Skeoch; Lisa Byars; Rachel McKay