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Corporate/M&A - Scotland

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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 Paull advised Sony Interactive Entertainment on its acquisition of iSize.

Strengths

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They're very responsive, concise and clear.

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They know the market and think commercially. They also have a knack for seeing things from the client's point of view.

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10/10 for client service. When you come up with an issue, they are always fully proactive.

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They are very responsive and are always available to respond no matter what time of day or night. They provide a first-class service.

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Notable Practitioners

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Peter Lawson
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Peter Lawson
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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.

He provides first-class client service, is sophisticated and as sharp as a tack when it comes to commerciality.

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David Davidson
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David Davidson
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Band 1

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.

He has a good reputation among clients and has been around for years.

David is a great lawyer and a super person.

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Mark Ellis
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Mark Ellis
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Mark Ellis is a corporate finance partner at Burness Paull. He provides expertise for clients in 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 is a leading corporate lawyer and is very experienced.

Mark is very competent, commercial, hard-working and understands the bigger picture. He explains things well and is very clear when speaking.

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Christopher Gotts
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Christopher Gotts
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Band 2

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 very good, helpful and client-focused. He communicates regularly too.

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Grant Stevenson
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Grant Stevenson
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Band 2
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.

He's very good at understanding our issues and what we care about. He's smart and calm, able to deal with our crises and is good at dealing with personalitiesin the team.

I have nothing bad to say about Grant Stevenson. He's fantastic.

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Robert Burns
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Robert Burns
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Band 2

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 clearly knows his profession and offers sound advice when needed.

He's very friendly, helpful, understanding and knowledgeable.

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Alasdair C Freeman
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Alasdair C Freeman
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Band 4
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 technology sector.

Alasdair is a strong and able lawyer and engages with a high level of work.

He handles matters very efficiently.

He provides excellent support and knowledge.

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Paul Scullion
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Paul Scullion
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Band 4

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 venture capital, as well as M&A and fund-raising transactions.

Paul is helpful, wants to get deals done and knows his stuff. He is very fair and wants to find solutions to keep deals moving forward.

Paul is good to work and deal with. He's firm but reasonable and we enjoy working with him.

Paul has a good manner and is experienced.

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Catriona Macallan
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Catriona Macallan
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Up and Coming
Catriona Macallan is a partner in Burness Paull's corporate finance team, advising on M&A and private equity transactions. She also heads up the firm's China desk.

She's a true professional and is extremely diligent in her approach.

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Peter Lawson
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Peter Lawson
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Eminent Practitioners
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David Davidson
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David Davidson
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Mark Ellis
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Mark Ellis
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Christopher Gotts
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Christopher Gotts
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Band 2
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Grant Stevenson
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Grant Stevenson
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Robert Burns
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Robert Burns
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Alasdair C Freeman
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Alasdair C Freeman
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Paul Scullion
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Paul Scullion
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Band 4
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Catriona Macallan
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Catriona Macallan
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Up and Coming
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