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Burness Paull has an impressive practice offering top-notch advice on legal structures, particularly SCIO models. The firm assists with property and employment issues faced by clients, many of which are social care organisations and regional development charities as well as trusts and grant-giving foundations. The team is particularly adept at advising on optimising legal structure and governance models, as well as charity mergers and asset transfers. Burness Paull additionally houses a strong regulatory and compliance practice.
Work Highlights
- Burness Paull acted for The Wasps Trust in its acquisition of Riverside House, Edinburgh.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Burness Paull team have a thorough knowledge of charity legislation and have had extensive dealings with OSCR."
"The Burness Paull team have a thorough knowledge of charity legislation and have had extensive dealings with OSCR."
Notable Practitioners
Emma Maxwell is a senior associate in the firm's public and third sector team. She assists a range of clients, including housing associations and charitable trusts, with mergers and governance issues.
"Emma is a very responsive lawyer who understands our charity's goals and ambitions."
"Emma is a really good solicitor. She has detailed knowledge of the sector and provides detailed advice."