A SCOTTISH commercial law firm has elevated four lawyers to partner from their energy, technology and real estate departments.
Burness Paull have offices in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Glasgow with the number of partners at Burness Paull now 89 as the new partners were part of a promotional wave that took effect yesterday.
The other promotions included 10 directors, 18 senior associates, 16 associates and 21 senior solicitors. The newly appointed partners are Victoria Tweed (energy), Murray Cree (technology and commercial), Paul Coyle and Mike Guthrie (both in real estate).
Peter Lawson, chair at Burness Paull, believes the promotions of these individuals is well deserved and is evidence of the firm’s commitment to invest in “outstanding individuals” who will best help their clients outcomes.
He commented: “Victoria and Murray are brilliant partner appointments for our fast growing and strategically important renewable energy and technology practices.
“Victoria as a corporate M&A heavy weight is successfully advising investors, developers, and landowners on landmark energy transition projects.
“Murray brings excellent IT contracting expertise and is leading clients on large scale digital transformation journeys.”
Mr Lawson continued: “Real Estate remains a core area of our business and it is exciting to be able to reward the innovative contributions that Paul and Mike are making to its growth.
“Paul as a strong transactional lawyer and his success in real estate finance and student accommodation, and Mike through combining his property development expertise with a vision and passion for driving efficiencies for housebuilding clients.”
The promotions have been brought foward by four months due to the firm completing an abbreviated eight-month financial year. This means their year-end changed from July 31 to March 31 to align with HMRC’S basis period reforms.
