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Burness Paull

Retail

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Burness Paull

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Retail - Scotland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Burness Paull has a strong retail team with deep expertise, especially in relation to assisting retailers with entry into the Scottish market. The firm is frequently sought after by both landlords and tenants for real estate matters and also handles corporate transactions in the retail sector. It acts for several household-name retailers, including notable fashion shops, sizeable shopping centres and restaurant chains.
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Work Highlights

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  • Burness Paull acted for Dobbies Garden Centre in a novel restructuring process, employing the new Scottish Court-sanctioned restructuring process.

Strengths

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  • They are very knowledgeable, and they have taken the time to get to know us and establish a strong relationship for the long term.

    Retail respondentUK

  • Burness Paull offer superb technical standard, responsiveness and commercialism.

    Retail respondentUK

  • They always break down complex matters into easy-to-understand items and will always provide the best advice to guide and help us through even the most complex of issues.

    Retail respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Nick Naddell
    Nick Naddell

    Nick Naddell

    Experienced real estate lawyer Nick Naddell specialises across high-end deals. He is regularly involved in landlord/tenant work, investment deals and funding packages, advising key retailers across the country.

    • Nick has provided the most excellent quality level of care for us based on his many years of experience and knowledge of the sector.

      Retail respondentUK

    • Nick is at hall of fame status for his work in this sector.

      Retail respondentUK
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  • Graeme Bradshaw
    Graeme Bradshaw

    Graeme Bradshaw

    Graeme Bradshaw has long advised a range of clients in the retail space, with a focus on occupiers, developers and investors. His skill set is bolstered by his deep experience in commercial development.

    • Graeme is an expert in the retail sector and real estate, and in discussions with retail clients.

      Retail respondentUK

    • He is extremely professional and experienced. He knows what he is doing, and I always find his advice to be solid.

      Retail respondentUK
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