Burness Paull LLP‘s property litigation team is 'second to none in Scotland’ and is considered a market leader in electronic telecoms cases. As department head, Alan McMillan’s ‘encyclopaedic knowledge’ contributes to his team’s expertise in dilapidation claims, electronic communications code disputes, and restructuring litigation. The ’very knowledgeable’ Stephen Farrell handles cross-border cases as a dual-qualified advocate, and has experience managing high-value lease disputes. Stephen Guild works on alternative dispute resolution, property damage litigation, and lease termination matters, while Rebecca Jones is noted for tenant disputes, break clause litigation and rights to light matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Burness Paull's property litigation team is second-to-none in Scotland.'
- ‘Alan McMillan's reputation precedes him. He appears to have an encyclopaedic knowledge and can cite case law relevant to the issue at hand with ease.'
'It has a great team which is technically excellent, very client-focused and proactive.'
'Stephen Farrell is very knowledgeable and helpful, and I would have no hesitation in recommending them to clients.’
'There's a great Burness Paul approach which runs throughout each instruction.’
'Stephen Farrell is always available, nothing it too much trouble, and he has a very commercial approach. Clients really value him.’
Key clients
- Scottish Water
- Vodafone
- Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Limited
- abrdn
- Cala Homes
- Pontegadea
- PizzaExpress
- Taylor Wimpey
- Link Housing Association
- ESR Europe LSPIM Ltd
Work highlights
Acted for Vodafone in commercial litigation in Scotland.
Acting for Dobbies Garden Centres Limited in the landlord/lease Restructuring Plan, used for the first time in Scotland.
Acting for Pontegadea (landlord) in the defence of a complex £2.5m claim for property damage and loss of profit relating to the Rogano restaurant, Glasgow in the Commercial Court of the Court of Session.
Lawyers
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Stephen Farrell
Practice head
Alan McMillian
Other key lawyers
Stephen Farrell; Rebecca Jones; Steven Guild