Praised for its ‘strong commercial judicial review practice’, the parliamentary and public law practice at Burness Paull LLP advises on matters concerning statutory interpretations and constitutional developments in the UK and EU. Practice leader Hazel Moffat has considerable experience in parliamentary procedure and public affairs, parliamentary inquiries, statutory interpretation and legislative drafting, while Richard Lockhart works with government bodies on the development of key policies, legislation and regulation in the infrastructure investment, education, health and transport arenas. Louise McErlean is another key contact in the group. Fiona Killen left in June 2023.
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‘The firm is involved in a growing number of public law cases. They have a strong commercial judicial review practice and are increasingly instructed by public bodies to defend judicial reviews.’
‘Louise McErlean is brilliant with clients, instructs the best counsel at the Bar who revel working with her, and she is sharp and bright. A real associate to watch.’
‘A very knowledgeable and capable team, tackling issues with a commercial approach and working hard to understand the client and the client's need. A real full service offering.’
‘Richard Lockhart and Hazel Moffat provide an exceptional service. They are very proactive, client-focused and technically skilled.’
'The team are responsive, bill promptly and accurately and have put in place a specific method of communication for new instructions.'
'Louise McErlean provides an excellent service and is very accessible.'
Kernmandanten
- Scottish Public Services Ombudsman
- Arnold Clark Group
- Odfjell Technology Ltd
- Scottish Futures Trust
- Independent Monitoring Authority
- British American Tobacco
- Ethical Standards Commissioner
- Cromarty Firth Port Authority
- Scottish Water
- Scottish Government
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising the Independent Monitoring Authority on the proposed drafting of new court rules.
- Advising British American Tobacco on the potential impact of a ban on single-use vapes and other measures.
Anwält*innen
Hall of fame
Die Anwält*innen an der Spitze ihres Berufsstands, die aufgrund ihres langjährigen Engagements in marktführender Arbeit von Wettbewerbern und Mandanten gleichermaßen geschätzt und anerkannt werden.
Führende Associates
Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.
Louise McErlean
Praxisleitung
Hazel Moffat
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Richard Lockhart; Louise McErlean