Burness Paull has been named UK corporate law firm of the year at the inaugural Insider Media UK Dealmakers Awards 2025, which recognised the organisations and individuals who power the UK's dealmaking landscape.
Having won the award for corporate law firm of the year at the Scotland Dealmakers Awards in November, Burness Paull advanced to the UK finals and was shortlisted in the corporate law firm of the year category alongside other regional winners.
The firm was announced as the winner at the ceremony held at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham, with the judging panel remarking: “Burness Paull wowed the judges with its great range of deals and quality testimonials from high-profile clients. It completed more than 150 transactions in the submission period, worth more than £5bn.”
Paul Scullion, head of corporate finance at Burness Paull, said: “We are proud to have been named UK corporate law firm of the year by Insider Media, which reflects the strength of our team and Burness Paull’s leading position in the UK legal market.
“We are grateful to our people for their dedication, and to our clients for continuing to trust us with the complex and high-value transactions that are key to their business strategies.
“Congratulations to all those who won awards and were shortlisted – including many of our friends and clients – and to Insider Media for organising a wonderful celebration of the UK’s vibrant dealmaking community.”
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