‘One of the leading funds practices in Scotland’ with ’near-unrivalled levels of experience in the investment funds space’, Burness Paull LLP covers the structuring, formation, closing and operation of large, flagship funds, with particular specialism in Scottish limited partnerships and carried interest structures. The firm is also broadening its investor-side focus, handling a number of substantial equity investments into a range of focused funds. The ‘knowledgeable, responsive and pragmatic’ Paula Kennedy has a far-reaching practice and is the key relationship partner to a number of investment managers and private equity houses. Andrew Christie is equally equipped to advise on complex security structures and GP side fund structuring and formation – an area in which Ruaridh Cole also demonstrates particular expertise. Conor McLaren is a key contact for investment managers and investors.
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  • ‘From my perspective, one of the leading funds practices in Scotland. Deep bench of well-trained lawyers and some standout partners.’

  • ‘Paula Kennedy stands out. Responsive and provides pragmatic advice.’

  • ‘BP has near-unrivalled levels of experience in the investment funds space.’

  • ‘Andrew Christie is fantastic.'

  • ‘Burness are the most well known/well regarded funds practice in Scotland. They have a good understanding of the law, fund structures/current issues.’

  • ‘Paula Kennedy is our key relationship partner. She is knowledgeable, responsive and pragmatic. Also a pleasure to work with.’

Kernmandanten

  • European Investment Fund
  • Hg Capital
  • Stafford Capital Partners Limited
  • NextEnergy
  • EIG Global Energy Partners
  • Greystar Real Estate Partners
  • Livingbridge
  • L Catterton

Highlight-Mandate

  • Advised European Investment Fund in relation to its €300m investment in Atomico Growth VI.
  • Advised EIG in relation to Scots law structuring aspects of the $4.7bn Breakwater acquisition.
  • Advised Hg in relation to Scots law structuring aspects of the Hg Saturn 3, Hg Genesis 10 and Hg Mercury 4 structures, all of which reached hard caps and raised over $20bn.

Anwält*innen

Führende Partner*innen

Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.

Andrew Christie
Paula Kennedy

Partner*innen der nächsten Generation

Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.

Ruaridh Cole

Praxisleitung

Paula Kennedy

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Andrew Christie; Ruaridh Cole; Conor McLaren