Burness Paull LLP is well-equipped to advise on significant development projects, assisting clients in the education, hospitality and energy sectors. Practice head Peter Chambers regularly assists with the drafting of contracts, conducting due diligence and arranging the sale of assets. Richard Goodfellow leads the housebuilding arm of the practice, while John Strachan works on the development side, showcasing skill in handling contentious matters. Stuart Gardiner leverages his vast knowledge of tax law to assist with commercial property issues.
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Key clients
- Places for People Upland Properties Peterson Esson Properties Limited University of St Andrews University of Aberdeen John Clark Motor Group FirstGroup plc Bancon Homes Robertson Group CALA Homes Kellas Midstream Levelling Up Real Estate Scanbio (Scotland) Limited Malcolm Allan Housebuilders Welltec AMI SciTech Highland Fuels Limited Cromarty Firth Port Authority North East Scotland College Asco Henry Boot Developments TGI Fridays Transpennine Express Limited Thomas Plant Hire Archer Drilling Stewart Milne Group (Administrators) McGinty’s Aberdeen Limited James Fisher Defence Bristows Helicopters
Work highlights
Acted for Pitfodels Holdings Limited (Spence Family corporate vehicle) in the high-profile sale of Aberdeen and North East institution the Marcliffe Hotel to Balmoral Group.