Peter Lawson is regarded as one of Scotland’s top corporate and M&A lawyers. As chair of Burness Paull, he heads the firm’s governance and strategy board and leads the growth and international plans of the business, alongside the firm’s managing partner, Mark Ellis.
With considerable experience in guiding boards and business leaders on sophisticated public and private M&A work, Peter’s outstanding client and peer reputation is reflected in his ranking by the Chambers legal directory as ‘an eminent practitioner’ and as a member of the Legal 500 Hall of Fame.
The success of the firm since his appointment as chair in 2018 reflects his passion to lead an inclusive, responsible, and sustainable business, tenaciously aligned to the high-performing ambition of its clients.
Peter is probably Scotland’s top corporate lawyer.
Chambers & Partners, 2023
Peter's distinguished stature in the market brings a lot of authority. Those he is opposite know they'll have to bring their A-game.
Chambers & Partners, 2024
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