Department profile
Burness Paull

Public Procurement

UK Guide 2026 : Scotland


Burness Paull

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Public Procurement - Scotland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Burness Paull is a leading Scotland-focused practice advising public sector customers and private sector vendors of all kinds. The firm is increasingly sought after for procurement disputes as well as bids and regulatory advice. It advises on novel procurement models, such as innovation partnership procedures.

Work Highlights

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  • Burness Paull advised Scottish Power on an array of procurement matters, including assisting with tender evaluations and awarding contracts.

Strengths

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  • The quality of their writing is very high and they are able to soften legal language.

    Public Procurement respondentUK
  • They offer particular expertise in procurement coupled with a pragmatic approach.

    Public Procurement respondentUK
  • Burness Paull always provide expert guidance and legal assistance no matter how complex, innovative or new the issue is.

    Public Procurement respondentUK
  • They are very clear in their advice and they are always good at following up.

    Public Procurement respondentUK
  • They have an incredible ability to pick up complex issues quickly.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Graeme Palmer
    Band 2Graeme Palmer

    Graeme Palmer

    Graeme Palmer acts on behalf of both private and public sector clients, regularly handling procurement processes as well as assisting with the defence of challenges. He also has notable expertise in state aid regulation.

    • Graeme is excellent.

      Public Procurement respondentUK
  • Band 3Ruth McNaught
    Band 3Ruth McNaught

    Ruth McNaught

    Ruth McNaught regularly assists bidder-side clients with procurement matters. She also offers clients expertise in regulatory and compliance matters.

    • Ruth provides an exceptional service and is always one step ahead of legislation changes.

      Public Procurement respondentUK
    • To say that I value Ruth's input is an understatement.

      Public Procurement respondentUK
    • Ruth provided us with exceptional advice.

      Public Procurement respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Burness Paull (2)

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