Alison is an experienced corporate finance lawyer with experience in both in-house and in private practice. Having worked as a Knowledge & Development Lawyer in our Corporate Finance team for many years, Alison now forms part of our General Counsel team. As part of the GC team Alison is involved in all areas of risk and compliance and also works alongside our Client Relations Partner.
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Burness Paull is known globally as the go-to Scottish law firm.
The ambitions of our clients go far beyond our home jurisdictions of Scotland and the wider UK, and we support them wherever they do business around the world.
Guide: Doing business in the UK
10/11/2025
This guide is aimed at businesses who are looking to expand or invest into the UK.
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Renewables Review: Market Insight and Recent Deal Activity
25/06/2026
It’s been another busy period for our renewable energy practice, and the pace of change across the sector shows no signs of slowing.
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Junior Energy In-House Lawyers Webinar Series 2026
26/08/2026 - Online webinar
An online learning programme for junior in-house lawyers looking to increase their knowledge on key topics and issues relevant to the renewable energy sector.
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Welcome to Burness Paull.
We are a full-service law firm based in Scotland, supporting clients across the UK and beyond.
Clients want the very best legal advice, and they get it from us. But they also want that advice delivered by people with their feet on the ground who understand the context in which their recommendations are being applied.
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Proudly based in Scotland, we work with leading organisations across the UK and internationally.
Clients tell us they appreciate the breadth of our legal expertise, the depth of our talent and, crucially, the down-to-earth personality of our people.
We're committed to providing the best advice and service to those we work with, and operate in a way that supports and rewards our colleagues.
Responsible business lies at the heart of our decision-making.
We believe that this, coupled with the partnerships we create with each other and our clients, is fundamental to our near and long-term success.
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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.
We believe you’re not a tiny cog in a giant machine.
At the heart of our firm are a talented group of individuals. Whether you’re a lawyer or a business services professional, we need more individuals who share what we believe in to help us take the next step.
We are always looking for people with different stories who share our ambition. We want people to be who they are, not who they think we want them to be.
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If so, and you’re seeking colleagues who are high-achieving but human too, then you’ll be right at home here at Burness Paull.
We offer a range of law programmes, including work experience for high school students, summer placements for university students, and legal traineeships for law graduates looking to kickstart their career.
Don't settle for standard, help us set new ones.
The right attitude and a healthy dose of ambition are essential for anyone looking to join us.
Just as important is personality. We’re looking for people who are attracted to our hard-working, team culture with a willingness to learn and develop.
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