The multidisciplinary group at Burness Paull LLP draws expertise from across the firm to handle immigration, real estate, and regulatory issues. The team is also well-equipped to advise education authorities on their powers. Practice head Hazel Moffat is a key name for all matters relating to public law within the education sector, including judicial reviews, procurement, and governance. Construction expert James Forbes utilises his longstanding expertise to advise on major projects within the education space.
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‘Very attentive and alert to the current and potential needs and aspirations of clients. Much more attentive to understanding the bigger picture than simply following instructions as isolated events than others.’
‘The team is bright, informed and interested.’
Key clients
- University of Aberdeen
- University of the West of Scotland
- Forth Valley College of Higher and Further Education
- University of Dundee
- University of St Andrews
- Hub West Scotland Limited
Work highlights
Advising the University of the West of Scotland on immigration compliance matters for sponsored staff under the skilled worker route.
Advising the University of Aberdeen on real estate, property and planning advice.
Assisting the Forth Valley College of Higher and Further Education and its technical advisor on the procurement of facilities management services.
Practice head
Hazel Moffat
Other key lawyers
James Forbes