Spearheaded by the ‘knowledgeable and pragmatic’ Callum Sinclair in Glasgow, Burness Paull LLP has in-depth expertise in advising on complex telecoms agreements, data protection provisions, and IT procurement initiatives. The practice demonstrates strong cross-border capabilities, regularly handling strategic supplier contracts and exclusive collaboration agreements, while Sinclair is an expert in the financial, public, and utilities sector. In Edinburgh, David Goodbrand primarily focuses on digital transformation, data migration, and cloud deal issues, while Murray Cree stands out for his cloud contracting and outsourcing work.
Testimonials
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‘Burness Paull LLP stand out due to their great client focus. As a client you are always treated as if you are their number one priority regardless of how large or small the instruction is. They will ensure that the right people are assigned to the matter based on their skill and knowledge and they make additional support available across all specialty areas, as required. The team are reliably knowledgeable and can be creative with finding good solutions to difficult negotiations.’
‘The commercial team at Burness Paull are exceptional at understanding the crux of, and solving for, all issues. We use them for both deal related matters and ad hoc business advice. Would recommend.’
‘Callum Sinclair is knowledgeable and pragmatic. Would recommend.’
‘Callum Sinclair is exceptional.’
‘The Burness Paull team allocated to my business not only had extensive technology experience but also took the time to understand our business and operations. As a result, ongoing discussions and support has been incredibly productive, and their informed advice has helped us achieve our goals more quickly.’
‘Burness Paul's vast experience in all areas from contract management, data protection and human resources is exceptional. The team also work very well together meaning you don't feel like you're being passed from pillar to post. It's a great demonstration of collaboration and ultimately feels like an extension of our own business.’
‘I think Callum genuinely cares about our business and it shines through in the interactions I have with him and the service we receive.’
‘Callum Sinclair has proved to be particular strength in team working with SLC. His positive can-do attitude combined with expert knowledge backed up with excellent team contributed to successful conclusion of challenging IT contract. Client department was very appreciative not only of knowledge but ability to explain complex legal concepts in understandable way.’
Key clients
- Sony Playstation
- Bolt
- Access Group
- Cazoo
- ScottishPower
- Energia
- Snappy Shopper
- Hymans Robertson
- Pufferfish
- LS Productions
- Highland Spring
- Poolview
- EdenMountain
- SilverCloud
- Obvlo
Work highlights
- Advising Scottish Power in connection with its innovative telecoms and connectivity agreements relating to UK and Europe and this year assisted with its negotiations with Vodafone and BT, to enable critical telecoms services to continue to be provided to the client’s properties and windfarms.
- Advised new client the International Cricket Council, on the re-procurement of “over-the-top” media and content platform from Deltatre Ltd, an audiovisual tech provider with a specialism in sports broadcasts, headquartered in Italy.
- Advising South Lanarkshire Council on a series of major strategic IT procurement projects, navigating the complexities of adopting a SaaS structure within a regulated procurement environment.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Callum Sinclair