United Kingdom - Scotland • Real estate
Burness Paull LLP
Drawing on its expertise in investment, development, regeneration, finance and corporate occupier mandates, Burness Paull LLP is active across the full remit of real estate assets. The practice is led from Glasgow by Scott Peterkin, who has a particular focus on property development work within the housebuilding sector. Also renowned for his development acumen is Richard Rennie, who draws on his dual qualification in England and Scotland to further assist with investment mandates. Among other standout partners are Nick Naddell, an individual with investment, forward funding and landlord and tenant expertise, and commercial leasing specialist Graeme Bradshaw, a regular advisor to occupiers, developers, and investors in the retail and leisure sectors.
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Testimonials
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‘Incredibly proactive.’
‘Graeme Bradshaw is a breath of fresh air. He is commercially minded with an ability to cut through and simplify complex matters.'
‘Excellent partner availability.’
‘Richard Rennie is efficient with solid commercial advice.'
‘Burness Paull are true market leaders in terms of their knowledge and experience. They have a strength in depth that covers all markets, and their advice adds real value to our transactions.’
‘Scott Peterkin's integrity and personal commitment to his clients is central to his consistent success in achieving positive results in negotiations. He is outcome-driven and strikes an exceptional balance between strategic and detailed approaches.'
Key clients
- Heimstaden Bostad
- Wm Morris Supermarkets Ltd
- Westbrook Partners
- CA Ventures
- Meadowbank Consortium
- Supermarket Income REIT
- LSPIM
- Buccleuch, Cruden
- David Lloyd Leisure Limited
- Impact Healthcare REIT
- Tracey Investments Limited
- Cazoo
Work highlights
- Advised Heimstaden Bostad on a build-to-rent development valued at £124m.
- Advised Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited on its £190m acquisition of the McColl’s business and assets, including 1,160 properties operated by McColl’s throughout the UK.
- Advised Westbrook Partners in the forward purchase of an industrial portfolio (Urban and City Gateway) from Chancerygate, valued at £172m.
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Practice head
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Scott Peterkin