Burness Paull LLP is sought after for its expertise in handling a wide range of property litigation issues, from building defects, land purchases, and development disputes, to dilapidations, lease terminations, and contractual disputes. The practice is spearheaded by Alan McMillan, an experienced commercial litigator and accredited mediator. Stephen Farrell, promoted to partner in August 2023, specialises in the telecoms sector and brings additional expertise in landlord-tenant disputes. Steven Guild services the firm’s North East Scotland client base from Aberdeen, advising on issues such as option contracts, commercial leases, and boundary disputes.
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Témoignages
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'The Burness Paull team are my go to'Scottish law firm. The partners here are clever, easy to work with, commercial, and solutions-oriented. ’
‘Alan McMillan has a fantastic profile in the property litigation world and is very experienced.’
‘Burness Paull's property litigation team seem to be involved in just about every important case in Scotland. They have a wide-ranging practice but in-depth knowledge in all areas of property litigation. They are the go-to firm for property litigation in Scotland.’
‘Alan McMillan is a font of knowledge and wisdom. He provides first-rate advice. The whole team is highly recommended.’
‘The team has a strong understanding of the telecoms market. They work well together, each providing different viewpoints and solutions to any legal issues. We have been very impressed with the service we have received from Burness Paull. ’
‘Stephen Farrell has been excellent. He clearly has a passion for the telecoms market and this passion is demonstrated in the way he approaches the customer's asks. ’
‘Client-focused approach and collaboration are key strengths.’
‘Friendly and approachable, they are great lawyers with a commercial focus.’
Clients clés
- Scottish Water
- Vodafone
- Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Limited
- abrdn
- Cala Homes
- Neos Networks
- PizzaExpress
- Taylor Wimpey
- Link Housing Association
- London and Scottish Property Investment Management (LSPIM)
Points forts
- Acted for Scottish Water in a major dispute over on-site infrastructure contributions.
- Acted for Cornerstone against Marks & Spencer in a telecoms appeal to the Inner House of the Court of Session.
- Acted for Ventgrove (a landlord) in a case concerning the validity of a break notice, in an appeal to the Inner House of the Court of Session.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Stephen Farrell
Responsable de la pratique
Alan McMillan
Autres avocats clés
Stephen Farrell; Steven Guild