As a ‘client-friendly practice that strives to go the extra mile to meet client needs’, Burness Paull LLP has a broad offering that covers regulatory investigations, whistleblowing issues, corruption, bribery and fraud charges, and sanctions. The group is particularly noted for its expertise in cybersecurity issues, helping clients mitigate risk pre and post-cyber attack, liaising with public authorities, and instructing external cyber security experts. A ’fantastic adviser with deep specialist knowledge and wide industry awareness’, Lynne Gray sits at the helm of the practice and is noted for her engagement in the offshore energy space where she has a broad remit of work, ranging from anti-bribery allegations to dawn raids and internal investigations. Lynne Moss is another key name of note, and advises across an array of regulatory and financial crime matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘High quality people with good strong Aberdeen connection together with international experience.’

  • ‘Lynne Gray is fantastic adviser with deep specialist knowledge and also wide industry awareness. Very clear communicator and adviser.’

  • ‘A very client-friendly practice that strives to go the extra mile to meet client needs.’

  • ‘Personable, interested and keen to tailor advice to the client's specific circumstances.’

Key clients

  • Arnold Clark

Work highlights

  • Principal legal advisers supporting Arnold Clark on managing a major cyber attack.
  • Advising an energy company in relation to the new corporate offence of failure to prevent fraud introduced by the Economic Crime and Transparency Act 2023.
  • Advising a global energy services company on the application of UK Russian sanctions in relation to a proposed commercial transaction.

Lawyers

Next generation lawyers
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Lynne Gray

Other key lawyers

Lynne Moss