LAWYER PROFILE

Peter Lawson

UK 2026

Burness Paull

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A

Scotland

14 years ranked

About

Provided by Burness Paull

UK

Career

As Chair of Burness Paull, Peter leads the firm’s strategy board in addition to advising clients on complex corporate transactions.

Now in his second three-year elected term, Peter continues to direct Burness Paull’s successful strategic growth plan and international strategy.

He is a passionate champion of client listening and driving the firm’s response to client service and ESG agendas.

His client-facing role sees Peter provide valuable commercial guidance to boards and business owners on sophisticated public and private M&A work.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Corporate/M&A - Scotland

Eminent Practitioners

Individual Editorial

Chair of the firm Peter Lawson is known for his longstanding M&A practice. He has a wealth of experience advising both public and private companies on corporate transactions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Peter is top of my list. His knowledge and specialism - that is all a given. He is fantastic - so responsive, so kind and open and considerate. From a client perspective, you can't ask for any more.
Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the Legal Profession