Burness Paull LLP, noted for its ‘excellent technical knowledge’, focuses on the energy, construction, and healthcare sectors, offering clients crisis response advice. Led by Lynne Gray from the Aberdeen office, the team supports corporate clients undergoing investigations or prosecutions by Police Scotland, the Health and Safety Executive, and the Offshore Major Accident Regulator. Additionally, Lynne Moss plays a key role in representing clients during health and safety prosecutions, personal injury actions, and Fatal Accident Inquiries.
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‘Immediate fast response to incidents, very good knowledge of the situation, and always someone available to assist.’
‘While dealing with a difficult situation, they managed to put all our employees at ease and offered considered advice. They took the time to explain everything in layman's terms so it was easy to understand various legal issues.’
‘With excellent technical knowledge, they are able to deliver their advice clearly and concisely but with commercial acumen that really cuts through the issues.’
‘Lynne Moss and Lynne Gray were very supportive and provided excellent advice on a complex matter - would definitely recommend.’
Key clients
- Repsol Resources
- TotalEnergies
- Apache North Sea
- Mercury Engineering
- VSA
- Sunderland Marine
- Arnold Clark
Work highlights
Represented Repsol Resources UK in defence of a criminal prosecution for health and safety failings on an offshore installation.
Advised Hebridean Island Cruises and its P&I Club following a maritime accident on the River Clyde.
Advised an offshore energy company in relation to a breach of flaring consent that is being investigated by the North Sea Transition Authority.
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Practice head
Lynne Gray
Other key lawyers
Lynne Moss