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Administrative & Public Law - Scotland

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What the Team is Known For

Burness Paull demonstrates an impressive breadth of expertise in the public and administrative law field. It has capabilities in contentious and non-contentious work and is frequently sought after by public bodies for its deep regulatory knowledge. The team fields further strengths in procurement challenges, judicial reviews, inquiries and investigations. Clients also benefit from the firm's wider parliamentary and public affairs expertise.

Work Highlights

  • Burness Paull advised a senior executive of the Post Office in connection

    with the provision of written and oral witness evidence in relation to the high-profile Horizon IT scandal.

Strengths

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Even complex and sensitive matters are handled professionally and explained clearly. There is always someone to attend from different departments and the cross-department communication is very strong.

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The team take an innovative interrogation of existing law and have an ability to identify legally sound solutions. They also have the ability to use plain English despite complicated subject matters.

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The team have brilliant technical knowledge combined with excellent commercial awareness, and an in-depth knowledge of the client, providing all-round support from a well-connected internal team.

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Notable Practitioners

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Hazel Moffat
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Hazel Moffat
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Hazel Moffat heads up the public law and regulatory team at Burness Paull. She is recognised for her expertise in advising government organisations and private companies on an array of judicial reviews and regulatory disputes.

Hazel has really strong technical knowledge and excellent experience. She brings an interesting and useful perspective to any transaction.

Hazel thinks outside of the box. She is a pleasure to work with.

Hazel's knowledge of our dynamics is critical to our business and the development of our strategy and decision-making.

Hazel's insight and understanding of our sector combined with her legal expertise results in high-quality advice.

Hazel is the person I want on my side for any legal battle. I have watched her perform for us and she is world-class.

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Louise McErlean
Associates to watch

Louise McErlean is an associate in the public law and regulatory team at Burness Paull. She is recognised for her experience advising both private and public sector clients across an extensive range of public law matters.

Louise is an experienced and analytical lawyer who is wise beyond her years.

Louise provides a superb service. She demonstrates a good understanding of our context and legislation and how that intersects with public law areas.

Louise is really diligent and on top of the detail.

Louise is a brilliant and analytical public lawyer. She is super-organised and can see the strong and weak points from the get-go.

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Hazel Moffat
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Hazel Moffat
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Louise McErlean
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