Burness Paull, Construction | Chambers UK Profile

About

Provided by Burness Paull

With one of the largest teams of construction lawyers in Scotland, Burness Paull offers a high-quality and integrated construction and projects service.

We operate across all sectors - from real estate including commercial real estate, retail, leisure, mainstream housebuilding, living sector assets and hotels, to

infrastructure including transport, education, healthcare and ports and harbours. We are also regularly engaged in both clean and traditional energy projects, advising

developers, supply chain and lenders across the energy spectrum across a range of technologies such as on and offshore wind, solar, biomass, CHP, energy from

waste, battery storage and hydro.

The team help clients navigate the whole life cycle of a project from procurement, contract negotiation, project delivery, facilities and operational issues, claims

management, through to formal dispute resolution.

In the event of a construction related dispute, our sizeable and highly experienced contentious construction team can provide specialist support on adjudication,

litigation, arbitration and mediation to help you achieve fast and efficient resolution.

Chambers Review

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Construction - Scotland

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Burness Paull has a strong contentious and non-contentious construction practice with a client base consisting of well-known contractors, local authorities, universities and industry professionals. The firm advises on high-profile development projects and procurement matters as well as complex disputes. It assists with the legal aspects of healthcare, education, port and harbour developments, as well as residential developments.

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Work Highlights

Burness Paull advised Linear Group on the construction aspects of a mixed-use development -Trafford Gardens in Manchester, including assisting with the construction aspects to secure the £18 million facility from Maslow Capital to build part of the development comprising 116 apartments, commercial space and parking.

Strengths

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Their overall approach and solution-driven advice has been incredibly useful across a number of projects, along with their ability to break down complicated matters into simple to digest pieces.

Construction respondent
UK

The strength and depth of the team ensures their ability to react to a wide range of issues both quickly and effectively.

Construction respondent
UK

At Burness Paull I never have to chase up any correspondence and even ad hoc queries and advice are dealt with in the same way as large instructions.

Construction respondent
UK

Their overall approach and solution-driven advice has been incredibly useful across a number of projects, along with their ability to break down complicated matters into simple to digest pieces.

Construction respondent
UK

The strength and depth of the team ensures their ability to react to a wide range of issues both quickly and effectively.

Construction respondent
UK

At Burness Paull I never have to chase up any correspondence and even ad hoc queries and advice are dealt with in the same way as large instructions.

Construction respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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Gavin Paton

Band 2

Gavin Paton acts on a range of matters, including housing, energy projects and infrastructure developments. He also supports clients in the healthcare sector.

Gavin is very approachable and can break issues down to make them more manageable and he helps to develop solutions.

Gavin has an excellent level of service, commercial awareness and knowledge base.

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Mark Kirke

Band 2

Mark Kirke has a broad practice that covers both contentious and non-contentious construction mandates. He acts for retail clients and developers, among others.

We are pleased to have Mark in our corner with any contentious matters and greatly appreciate his ability to solve problems.

He demonstrates a thorough understanding of the legal intricacies involved, and his proactive approach is instrumental in navigating the complexities of the case.

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