Construction
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 2
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Burness Paull has a strong contentious and non-contentious construction practice with a client base consisting of well-known contractors, local authorities, universities and industry professionals. The firm advises on high-profile development projects and procurement matters as well as complex disputes. It assists with the legal aspects of healthcare, education, port and harbour developments, as well as residential developments.
Work Highlights
- Burness Paull assisted the Port of Cromarty Firth with its proposed Phase 5 Development aimed primarily at supporting the floating offshore wind industry including in connection with ScotWind.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Burness Paull is able to handle large volumes of information and get up to speed with the pertinent issues extremely quickly."
"Burness Paull understands our requirements, preferences and processes. It also offers a tailored approach."
"I was always very comfortable with Burness Paull's ability to turn complex contracts into simple advice."
"Burness Paull's level of responsiveness is a key attribute which allows us, as a company, to deal with matters/risks as they arise. The team is extremely efficient."
"Burness Paull is able to handle large volumes of information and get up to speed with the pertinent issues extremely quickly."
"Burness Paull understands our requirements, preferences and processes. It also offers a tailored approach."
"I was always very comfortable with Burness Paull's ability to turn complex contracts into simple advice."
"Burness Paull's level of responsiveness is a key attribute which allows us, as a company, to deal with matters/risks as they arise. The team is extremely efficient."
Notable Practitioners
Gavin Paton acts on a range of projects, including housing, student accommodation and infrastructure developments. He also supports clients in the healthcare sector.
"Gavin is robust in his approach."
"My team are happy with the service provided by Gavin."
"He has provided a consistently high level of service."
Mark Kirke has a broad practice that covers both contentious and non-contentious construction mandates. He acts for retail clients and developers, among others.
"We are very pleased with how Mark Kirke responds to all correspondence fully and quickly, and is always available for calls and meetings. Mark is very knowledgeable on the adjudication process."
Caroline Maciver advises clients on complex contentious matters. She has experience of major disputes involving defects, engineering issues and large public work projects.
"Caroline Maciver is extremely competent and practical and gives us confidence that we are getting the best advice."
"Caroline is a great professional with a great approach and level of service."
"Caroline always provides a good level of service."
James Forbes advises on matters involving large public works, infrastructure projects and energy developments.
"James Forbes is capable of overseeing matters and handling complicated issues."
"James is very straightforward and sensible."
Ranked Lawyers at
Burness Paull
Scotland