Burness Paull LLP is active on the full range of EU and competition matters, fielding a client list of leading international names in the tech, food and drink, energy and transport sectors, as well as providing advice to a number of public bodies. The firm has particular expertise in public procurement and subsidy control matters, handling both contentious and non-contentious issues. Graeme Palmer heads up the team and is ‘an excellent lawyer who has a wealth of knowledge in public procurement and competition law’. Colin Miller is noted for the breadth of his practice and has also advised a number of clients on investigations from the Competition and Markets Authority and the European Commission. Ruth McNaught and Jamie Dickson are also recommended.
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Testimonials
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- 'Our main point of contact was Graeme Palmer. Graeme is an excellent lawyer who has a wealth of knowledge in public procurement and competition law. He is also a very good communicator with an approachable and likeable manner. A special mention should also be made for Solicitor Jamie Dickson. Jamie worked closely with Graeme and was very good at keeping us up to date with progress. He has a good manner and a sound understanding of public procurement - he has a bright future in this area of law.'
- 'Graeme Palmer - responsive, approachable and always keen to cover all possible angles.'
- 'The team has strong knowledge in the field of EU and UK competition. They clearly have their finger on the pulse relating to new developments, and are always mindful of our particular client needs.'
- 'The Burness Paull team are experienced and expert in their chosen field. They are diligent and clear with their advice and are very good at communicating with their client - all essential in providing a proper and professional service.'
- 'The pragmatism in their approach is important and depth of knowledge and advice is always evident.'
Key clients
- Tesla Inc
- Highland Spring
- Kellas Midstream Limited
- Calmac Ferries
- Macfarlan Smith
- Shin-Etzu Handatoi Europe Limited
- HIE Sumitomo
- Broker Insights
- The Association of Scotland’s Self Caterers
- Gleaner
Work highlights
- Advised The Association of Scotland’s Self Caterers in connection with the recent policy adopted by the City of Edinburgh Council regarding the provision of self catering and holiday lets in Edinburgh, which makes it a requirement to have a licence to provide such services.
- Instructed by a former employee of a major UK airport regarding a potential investigation into alleged exchanges of commercially sensitive information on future airport charges between UK competitor airports.
- Advised Highlands and Islands Enterprise on possible compliant routes for the award of a grant of £24.5m in favour of Sumitomo Electric Industries, a major international company listed on the Tokyo stock exchange, for the establishment of a factory for manufacturing and supplying high voltage direct current and alternating current (HVDC/HVAC) cables in Pitcalzean, Easter Ross.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Colin Miller
Burness Paull LLPGraeme Palmer
Burness Paull LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Colin Miller, Graeme Palmer