UK Guide 2026 : Scotland
Ranked Individuals
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Burness Paull has a renowned product liability practice that is particularly adept at matters arising from the automotive and life sciences sectors. Its further strength spans the food and drink, industrial and consumer products arenas. The firm is capable of advising a raft of clients on product safety, recalls and labelling matters.
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Burness Paull is a leading team in this area and has extensive experience, as well as a strong international reputation. Its lawyers are thought leaders and very highly regarded commercially.
The lawyers at Burness Paull are highly responsive and experts in product liability and giving commercial advice. The firm has an excellent team.
Burness Paull are very professional, agile and able to work well with foreign counsel. It is a top firm so we know the matter is in the best hands and will be handled smoothly and efficiently.
The firm has great mid-level and junior associates, so you get reliable and good-quality people. They are very well connected in Scotland and meet problems with pragmatic solutions.
Burness Paull has solid Scottish market knowledge and contacts, combined with members who are used to working with international clients. They have their finger on the pulse and are my go-to.
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Joanna Fulton is client-focused and has a lot of experience in class actions. She is strategic, practical and very collaborative in her approach. She is adept at facilitating client relationships.
Joanna was fantastic at dealing with a really complex case. She is very calm and provides fantastic guidance and really trusted advice.
Joanna has really broad expertise and she is a leader in product liability in Scotland.
Joanna is excellent. She is thoughtful, well connected, smart and responsive. She makes an effort to stay in touch and keep us updated with key developments.
Pauline McCulloch is recognised for her notable experience in high-profile and complex product liability disputes, particularly those stemming from the automotive and life sciences sectors. She also acts in judicial reviews concerning product approvals.
Pauline progresses the legal process well and in a tactical manner.
Pauline is very impressive. She spots gaps in the market and I have particularly noticed her thought leadership efforts. I find her very personable, user-friendly and down to earth.
Pauline is very easy to work with and very clear. She has a very good knowledge of the landscape of this space.
Product Liability
Product Liability
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