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Construction - Scotland

2
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.

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

Notable Practitioners

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Gavin Paton
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Gavin Paton
2
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
2
Mark Kirke
2
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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James Forbes
3
James Forbes
3
Band 3
James Forbes advises on matters involving large public works, infrastructure projects and energy developments.

He is a very experienced partner.

He is pragmatic, sensible and knows about the sector.

James is very good at dispensing appropriate advice and getting across the required detail and knock-on effects of various scenarios.

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Burness Paull

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Gavin Paton
2
Gavin Paton
2
Band 2
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Mark Kirke
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Mark Kirke
2
Band 2
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James Forbes
3
James Forbes
3
Band 3
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