Julie is a director in our Dispute Resolution division. She has over 20 years’ experience in dispute resolution with a broad commercial dispute practice in both the Sheriff Courts across Scotland and the Court of Session.
Julie focusses on the resolution of complex contractual disputes including M&A, shareholder disputes, partnership disputes and employment/service contract related disputes, Real Estate disputes (particularly for developers and commercial landlords/tenants), insolvency and debt recovery. She represents a diverse range of clients with extensive experience in the energy, property & infrastructure and technology sectors.
Qualified in both Scottish and English Law, Julie is a member of our English Law Disputes team and has particular expertise in Companies Act applications including applications for extensions of time to register a charge.
Julie is a member of the Society of Advocates in Aberdeen, the Property Litigation Association, Grampian Area Insolvency Practitioners’ Group, R3 and the International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC).
Related Insights

Junior Energy In-House Lawyers Webinar Series
20/05/2025 - Online webinar
A ten-module online learning programme for junior in-house lawyers looking to increase their knowledge and skills around the different stages of an energy project lifecycle.

Dawn Raids – recovery of evidence in Scotland
An overview of the Dawn Raid in Scotland with key implications of the Section 1 order known as Administration of Justice (Scotland) Act 1972.

Burness Paull promotes five lawyers to partner
01/04/2025
Burness Paull has promoted five of its lawyers to partner as the firm prepares for further growth in key areas and continues to invest in developing homegrown talent.