Paul is a partner in our real estate team. With over 15 years’ experience he is a respected practitioner in the industry, and has delivered some of the biggest real estate deals in Scotland in recent years (including advising the purchaser on the largest ever multi-let office investment transaction to date in Scotland).  Paul has a wealth of experience in landlord / tenant issues and on a daily basis handles the lease management needs of a stable of household name tenants.  On the landlord-side, Paul looks after clients including major institutional players, high net worth family offices and REITs.

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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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Why Technology Lawyers Should Care About A Scottish Landlord And Tenant Dispute

Why technology lawyers should care about a Scottish landlord and tenant dispute

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Last week, the UK Supreme Court handed down its decision in a long-running dispute concerning one of Glasgow's most well-known restaurants.

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Building And Fire Safety After Grenfell

Building and fire safety after Grenfell: the criminal process

11/09/2026

This blog explores the Grenfell criminal investigation, and what it could mean for corporate liability, senior management accountability, and safety governance.

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