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Corporate/M&A - Scotland

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Burness Paull has a pre-eminent corporate presence across Scotland, acting for national and international clients on a wide range of corporate and private equity transactional matters, with a notable sector specialism in technology and financial services. The firm is experienced in acting on deals involving companies of all sizes, from large plcs to owner-managed businesses. The team is often involved in complex transactions with multi-jurisdictional elements, such as significant equity capital markets work.

Work Highlights

  • Burness Paul acted for I3 Energy during its £174 million acquisition by Gran Tierra Energy.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mark Ellis
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Mark Ellis
E
Eminent Practitioners

Mark Ellis is managing partner at Burness Paull. He is recognised for his experience across a range of corporate matters, handling significant M&A transactions and private equity work.

Mark Ellis is a fantastic solicitor.

Mark is great to work with and highly proactive.

Peter Lawson
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Peter Lawson
E
Eminent Practitioners

Chair of the firm Peter Lawson is known for his longstanding M&A practice. He has a wealth of experience advising both public and private companies on corporate transactions.

Peter is top of my list. His knowledge and specialism - that is all a given. He is fantastic - so responsive, so kind and open and considerate. From a client perspective, you can't ask for any more.

Christopher Gotts
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Christopher Gotts
2
Band 2

Christopher Gotts is a partner and co-head of the Burness Paull energy team. He is known for handling domestic and cross-border acquisitions and equity fundraisings on behalf of both public and private companies.

Christopher is very client-focused, adding value through market knowledge.

Christopher has deep knowledge and is innately pragmatic. He is one of the best M&A lawyers we deal with. Great ability to lead transactions.

David Davidson
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David Davidson
2
Band 2

David Davidson is a well-regarded and experienced corporate partner. He acts for clients on a broad range of commercial mandates including M&A transactions and investments.

David is excellent.

Grant Stevenson
2
Grant Stevenson
2
Band 2

Grant Stevenson handles acquisitions, sales and restructuring matters. He leads the firm's media practice and stands out for his work on deals in that sector.

Grant is an excellent and client-focused lawyer.

Paul Scullion
3
Paul Scullion
3
Band 3

Paul Scullion is head of Burness Paull's corporate finance team. He shows aptitude for advising on domestic and cross-border matters relating to venture capital, as well as M&A and fund-raising transactions.

He's very good - very sensible and very pragmatic.

Paul is a good operator: he's very confident and he delivers very promptly. He's a brilliant overarching manager of the corporate team.

He has a lot of respect in the sector and he's known for being a collaborative and pragmatic lawyer.

Robert Burns
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Robert Burns
3
Band 3

Robert Burns handles sales and acquisitions as part of his wide corporate practice. He advises entrepreneurs as well as owner-managed and family-run businesses.

Robert is a key asset to our business.

Robert is an excellent leader.

Robert is a corporate finance specialist who handles asset and share acquisitions.

Catriona Macallan
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Catriona Macallan
U
Up and Coming

Catriona Macallan advises on M&A and private equity transactions. She also heads up the firm's China desk.

Catriona is great to work with and highly proactive.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Corporate/M&A

Mark Ellis
E
Mark Ellis
E
Eminent Practitioners
Peter Lawson
E
Peter Lawson
E
Eminent Practitioners
Christopher Gotts
2
Christopher Gotts
2
Band 2
David Davidson
2
David Davidson
2
Band 2
Grant Stevenson
2
Grant Stevenson
2
Band 2
Paul Scullion
3
Paul Scullion
3
Band 3
Robert Burns
3
Robert Burns
3
Band 3
Catriona Macallan
U
Catriona Macallan
U
Up and Coming