United Kingdom - Scotland • Public sector
Burness Paull LLP
Burness Paull LLP acts for a wide range of education sector clients, including governmental bodies, local authorities and higher education institutions, both Scottish and international. Much of its advisory work revolves around transactional matters, administrative and public law as well as employment law. Hazel Moffat is highly regarded for her expertise in public law and regulatory matters, while Scott Peterkin advises on transactional matters and real estate law.
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Testimonials
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‘Their experience of the public sector and education is invaluable.’
‘They are good to work with and provide clear, easy-to-understand advice at all times and go above and beyond.’
'There are many strengths that make this practice excellent to work with: the partner we deal with is contactable at all times and if on holiday, they make sure another partner in the firm is fully briefed; communication is good; and the partners are friendly and very approachable.'
Key clients
- Universities Scotland
- Learning Curve (NE) Group Limited
- University of St Andrews
- Robert Gordon’s College
- North East Scotland College
- Scottish Funding Council
- University of the West of Scotland
- Harlow College
- The UNITE UK student Accommodation Fund
- Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
Work highlights
- Providing Harlow College with general employment advice, advice on immigration and nationality in respect of staff and students, data protection advice, general pensions advice specific to schemes operating within the FE sector and advice in relation to disputes and TUPE transfers.
- Advising on high-value infrastructure projects for Hub West Scotland Limited, a private sector development company, who works in partnership with the education sector in the west of Scotland.
- Advising the University of the West of Scotland on spin-outs of commercial ventures, including contract, commercial and intellectual property law.