John is a partner in the firm’s Commercial Real Estate division and deals with all aspects of commercial real estate transactions with particular emphasis on land acquisitions and disposals for housebuilders, commercial developments, leasing, purchase and sale of investment properties and secured lending.
John also has particular expertise in advising on consortium and joint venture arrangements among developers and on compulsory purchase matters.
John provides an excellent level of service and is highly skilled in all aspects of his profession.
Chambers UK, 2025
He is a deep-thinking lawyer. He always wants the best for his clients.
Chambers UK, 2025
Related Insights

Landmark Tribunal decision opens up potential for LBTT repayments: What this means for commercial property tenants
The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Tax Chamber handed down a landmark decision in the case of Archer v Revenue Scotland [2025] FTSTC 10 on 10 July 2025, a case in which we acted for Archer.

Performance security part three: Retentions
The most widely utilised form of performance security, being retentions and some recent measures introduced in the UK to encourage transparency in retention practices in the construction industry.

Burness Paull reinforces energy team with appointment of leading renewables lawyer
03/06/2025
Burness Paull has appointed highly regarded renewables development lawyer Nicola Scott as a partner in its energy team.