Burness Paull LLP is home to a well-experienced education team that regularly advises universities, independent schools and education authorities on charity law, regulatory compliance and corporate governance. The team is also recognised for its expertise in immigration law and employment matters. Leading the practice, Hazel Moffat’s wide-ranging expertise spans judicial reviews, information governance, and procurement matters. James Forbes specialises in large projects work within the education sector, while Scott Peterkin is a name to note for infrastructure and development agreements.
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Key clients
- University of Aberdeen
- University of the West of Scotland
- Forth Valley College of Higher and Further Education (“FVC”)
- University of Dundee
- University of St Andrews
- hub West Scotland Limited
- Joint Venture comprising Far East Orchard and Woh Hup
- Scottish Funding Council
- North East Scotland College
- Donaldson’s School
Work highlights
Advising the University of Aberdeen on a wide range of matters including advice on construction contracts, planning objection and a range of property contracts and advice.
Advising the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in relation to its collaboration with other royal colleges in the formation and delivery of dental qualifications and examinations.
Advising the University of St Andrews on a number of strategic construction projects, including a large-scale £142m project to refurbish and re-purpose the existing Madras College and integrate it with a new-build ‘New College’ to create, amongst other facilities, a new University of St Andrews Business School.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Hazel Moffat
Other key lawyers
James Forbes; Scott Peterkin