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Mark Ellis

Mark Ellis

UK 2026

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About

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UK

Career

Mark is Burness Paull’s managing partner. Together with the chair, Peter Lawson, he sets and leads the delivery of the firm’s ambitious growth strategy.

He is a leading private equity and M&A lawyer who advises investors, management teams and corporates.

Mark trained with the firm and worked in the City of London with Hogan Lovells and Travers Smith before rejoining us as a partner. He is recognised as a leading individual by Legal 500 and ranked band one by Chambers & Partners.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Corporate/M&A - Scotland

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Mark Ellis is managing partner at Burness Paull. He is recognised for his experience across a range of corporate matters, handling significant M&A transactions and private equity work.

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  • Mark Ellis is a fantastic solicitor.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Mark is great to work with and highly proactive.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Ranked Individuals at Burness Paull (100)

Scotland

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