
Chambers Review
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 the oil and gas industry. 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 Paull advised Sovos Compliance on its linked acquisitions of Saphety and Petapilot, two Portuguese technology companies.
Strengths
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"Burness Paull are excellent from top to bottom - they're outstandingly good at what they do."
"Burness Paull have very good technical expertise. They're also very responsive, being available at any time, day or night."
"The communication at Burness Paull was first rate at all levels."
"We have repeatedly overcome issues together, through endurance and creativity, that would have been impossible to achieve if it weren't for the team's commitment to our company."
"Burness Paull are always willing to provide a commercial view and make resource available for transactions."
"Burness Paull are excellent from top to bottom - they're outstandingly good at what they do."
"Burness Paull have very good technical expertise. They're also very responsive, being available at any time, day or night."
"The communication at Burness Paull was first rate at all levels."
"We have repeatedly overcome issues together, through endurance and creativity, that would have been impossible to achieve if it weren't for the team's commitment to our company."
"Burness Paull are always willing to provide a commercial view and make resource available for transactions."
Notable 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 probably Scotland's top corporate lawyer."

David Davidson is a well-regarded and experienced corporate partner at Burness Paull. He acts for clients on a broad range of commercial mandates including M&A transactions and investments.
"David is amazing. Having worked with him before, I am still amazed by his talent."
"David is incredibly strong and able to handle complex and sophisticated matters extremely well."

Mark Ellis is a corporate finance partner at Burness Paull. He provides expertise for clients on a range of corporate matters. He heads the firm's corporate finance team and is adept at handling significant M&A transactions and private equity work.
"He's a longstanding trusted adviser."

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 very knowledgeable and always helps find solutions."

Christopher Gotts is known for handling domestic and cross-border acquisitions and equity fund-raisings on behalf of both public and private companies.
"Chris is exemplary. He stands out for his ability."
"He provides an excellent level of service across all areas."
"Chris gets things done for his clients. He understands the law and its limits but also the opportunities available in a commercial sense."

Grant Stevenson is an established corporate partner at Burness Paull who 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 provides professional and commercial advice."
"His knowledge of our business and support is invaluable."

Alasdair Freeman advises on corporate matters such as sales and acquisitions, both nationally and internationally. He is noted for his focus on deals involving the oil and gas and IT sectors.
"Alasdair has a very calm but strong character, which is coupled with a good sense of humour."

Paul Scullion is a partner in Burness Paull's corporate finance team. He shows aptitude for advising on domestic and cross-border matters relating to corporate governance as well as M&A and fund-raising transactions.
"Paul is great to deal with because he takes a collaborative approach."
"Paul is a very decent lawyer who takes the time to understand his client's needs rather than imposing his own perception of risk onto the deal."
Ranked Lawyers at
Burness Paull
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