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Reimagining The Future Of Financial Services10

Conference | FS 2030: Reimagining the Future of Financial Services

12/11/2026 - Burness Paull’s Edinburgh Office


The Burness Paull Financial Services Conference is taking place on Thursday 12 November 2026 in our Edinburgh office, and we'd love to see you there.

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Sarah Vass

Burness Paull appoints leading energy lawyer to head exploration and production team

27/10/2026

Burness Paull has appointed energy expert Sarah Vass as a partner to lead the firm’s energy exploration and production (E&P) team.

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Roland Smith

Burness Paull bolsters partner ranks with hire of hotels and student accommodation specialist

07/10/2026

Burness Paull has hired hotels and student accommodation specialist Roland Smyth as a partner to boost sector growth from within its market-leading real estate team.

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