Celebrating Burns Night with our clients and colleagues is part of who we are as a law firm based in Scotland.

In fact, Robert Burns was a cousin of William and James Burness, the founding partners of Burness Paull.

It is no secret that Burns’ writing continues to spark controversy in cultural and political debates but his values as a lover of nature, an innovator and a humanitarian still resonate with the identity of a hopeful modern Scotland.

Watch our short film below where our colleagues show what Burns Night means to us.

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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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Burness Paull tops £100m turnover with double-digit growth

14/05/2026

Burness Paull has reported its results for the financial year ended 31 March 2026, seeing the firm surpass the £100m turnover threshold for the first time with double-digit top and bottom-line growth.

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