United Kingdom - Scotland • Real estate
Burness Paull LLP
Burness Paull LLP‘s expertise spans the renewable energy sector, from waste management to wind and solar projects, in addition to housing and commercial developments. Gavin Paton, who handles student accommodation and build-to-rent (BTR) schemes delivered through various procurement routes, and James Forbes, an expert in renewable energy projects, are essential contacts in the non-contentious space. The ports and harbour sector is an area of particular strength for Andrew Little, who was promoted to partner in August 2022.
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‘Collaboration is a key standout for me. Great partnership within the team across a range of projects.’
‘Approachable team that easily translates technical wording for the layman. Always at the end of the phone for any discussions.’
‘Andrew Little is readily available, knows what he's talking about at all times, and is down-to-earth.’
‘A team of highly respected individuals who are great at getting into the details of a matter whilst still maintaining sight of the bigger picture.’
'Qualified and dedicated personnel who work well together. Excellent use is made of IT systems for both meetings and distributing documents.’
‘They provide clear and unambiguous instructions as to the requirements of expert reports. Personnel are open to discussion to explore alternative views and respond quickly to requests for information and clarification as to requirements.’
Key clients
- hub West
- Port of Cromarty Firth
- Heimstaden Bostad
- Urbanite (Glasgow) Limited
- Van Oord UK Limited
- Fraserburgh Harbour Commissioners
- Glen Grant Limited
- Galliford Try
- Graham Construction
- Linear
Work highlights
- Advised hub West Scotland on various infrastructure projects over the past decade.
- Advised Port of Cromarty Firth on the £31m development of Invergordon Service Base, which involved the design and construction of a new quayside and laydown area.
- Advised Pencloe Wind Energy Limited on the construction aspects of Pencloe Wind Farm, a proposed development of 19 turbines and associated infrastructure with an anticipated generating capacity of 85.5 MW.
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