Burness Paull LLP‘s practice offers a wide array of commercial, corporate, and OSCR regulatory services to a client list spanning Universities, research institutions, and grassroots charitable organisations. Hazel Moffat heads up the team, key names in which include specialist in public sector charity offshoots and renewables projects Graeme Palmer, and Emma Maxwell who advises on governance, legal structures and transfers of operations. Ruth McNaught focuses on public procurement and advising RSLs, Emma Manson is public law-oriented, and Louise McErlean specialises in data protection.
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‘The team at Burness Paull stand out for their deep expertise in governance matters, responsiveness, and client-focused approach. Their approach is pragmatic and client-centric, ensuring that advice is both legally robust and practically applicable.'
‘The individuals I worked with at Burness Paull demonstrated exceptional knowledge of our charity network, which set them apart from other legal professionals. Their understanding of the unique governance structures, regulatory requirements, and operational challenges faced by us meant that their advice was not only legally sound but also highly relevant and practical.'
'Standout partners in this firm are Emma Manson and Emma Maxwell.'
‘The team were easy to work with, professional, and delivered the work within the timeframe.’
‘Emma Manson and Emma Maxwell were particularly helpful both in person and when liaising by email.’
Key clients
- Development Trusts Association Scotland
- Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
- The Health and Social Care Alliance (The Alliance)
- Royal Highland & Agricultural Society Of Scotland
- The Scottish Association Of Citizens Advice Bureaux
- Street Soccer Group
Work highlights
Advised The Royal Highland & Agricultural Society Scotland on the incorporation of charitable entity, Farmstrong Scotland, an organisation which aims to bring a mental health awareness to those working within the farming and crofting sector in Scotland.
Provided legal advice to Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux in relation to legal documentation for their member bureaux and recommended best practice within the charity legal sector.
Advised Street Soccer Scotland on restructuring its corporate group, including streamlining operations and facilitating the transfer of assets from Street Soccer (London) Limited to the newly rebranded Street Soccer Group.
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
Hazel Moffat
Other key lawyers
Graeme Palmer; Emma Maxwell; Ruth McNaught; Emma Manson; Louise McErlean