Linda Tinson heads up the practice at Burness Paull LLP, which is particularly experienced in advising farming enterprises on matters such as succession planning, land diversification, pumped storage, and hydro and wind power projects. Jim Drysdale handles inheritance tax and natural capital cases amongst others. Lorna McKay focuses on a variety of rural and estate affairs and complex rural conveyancing, and Sarah Taylor has a rural commercial transactional specialism. The ‘very impressive’ Alan Gibson is also a key contact.
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Testimonials
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‘An experienced team of rural property professionals.’
‘Alan Gibson is a clear thinker, a good communicator, and pleasant to deal with.’
‘Top commercial law firm in Edinburgh with a strong performance to match their status.’
‘Alan Gibson has been very impressive. He quickly grasps key facts and proactively finds solutions in difficult negotiations. Full knowledge of his area of law. Very personable and quick to earn trust.'
‘Very strong team who are very accessible and provide clear advice.’
‘Linda Tinson is a very strong lead. Sarah Taylor is very good.’
Key clients
- University of St Andrews
- Scottish Highlands Limited
Work highlights
Acting for the University of St Andrews on a range of rural property matters, including management of their portfolio of farmland and requiring specialist agricultural holdings advice.
Acting for Scottish Highlands Limited on the purchase of Cuthill Foreshore together with the sportings and the shell fishings in the adjacent Dornoch Firth.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Linda Tinson
Other key lawyers
Jim Drysdale; Sarah Taylor; Lorna McKay; Alan Gibson