LAWYER PROFILE

Michael Thomson

UK 2026

Burness Paull

Ranked in 1 practice area

Restructuring/Insolvency

Scotland

7 years ranked

About

Provided by Burness Paull

UK

Career

Michael is head of the firm's Restructuring and Insolvency practice. He is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in insolvency law.

He has significant experience and breadth of expertise in this field and practises in a range of sectors.

Michael was named in The Lawyer magazine’s 2020 Hot 100, which recognises the most innovative and creative lawyers from in-house, private practice and the Bar who are shaping the future of the UK legal profession.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Restructuring/Insolvency - Scotland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Michael Thomson leads the restructuring and insolvency team in Scotland. He provides high-quality advice across an array of contentious and non-contentious restructuring and distressed business scenarios.

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Strengths

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Michael consistently provides a very high standard of service. He's very experienced in the larger, more complex assignments.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Michael is a strong, commercially aware lawyer with an easy personality.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Michael is my preferred counsel. He is very responsive, very thoughtful and on top of the market in Scotland.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Michael is a brilliant lawyer. He has great technical expertise.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Michael combines intelligence, exemplary client service and commercial nous.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession