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Spectra returns to illuminate Aberdeen this weekend! Running until Sunday, Scotland’s Festival of Light brings together art, culture and business to create a captivating, interactive experience for the entire city to enjoy. We’re incredibly proud to sponsor Spectra for a second year, supporting this hugely popular cultural event. After an exclusive preview tour this week, we can confidently say it’s engaging and inspiring for all ages. If you’re in Aberdeen this weekend, we encourage you to go along and see what the festival has to offer – it's the perfect way to brighten up the dark February nights! You can check out some of the incredible artwork below. Read more about Spectra here: https://lnkd.in/esYvBnkz #Spectra2025

A Burness Paull team led by Jonathan Heaney has advised Gibraltar-based bank, Trusted Novus Bank in connection with a facility to be made available to the borrower for the purpose of financing the cost of acquiring the property formally known as 98 Buchanan Street and 31 Royal Exchange Square, but more commonly recognisable as the LUSH Buchanan Street store – a prime location in Glasgow.   The transaction was supported by our market-leading banking, real estate and construction teams.

Three of our partners – Andrew Christie, Dawn Reoch and Ruaridh Cole - have authored the Scotland chapter of the Global Legal Insights' 2025 fund finance publication, also known as The Pink Book. In this chapter they discuss the unique characteristics of Scottish limited partnerships, which make them a popular choice of vehicle in UK and international fund structures. They also highlight key developments in the Scottish market, in particular the positive and fundamental changes that will impact fund finance transactions when the Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023 comes into force on 1 April 2025. You can read the online chapter here: https://bit.ly/42HV8qo   This chapter was first published in GLI Fund Finance 2025 (Ninth Edition).

Executing successful bolt-on transactions brings different challenges depending on the business, its sector, shareholder base and personalities.   No two deals are the same, but based on our experience, being mindful of the specific considerations can help streamline the deal process and maximise the benefits of a bolt-on acquisition.   Over the past 24 months, we have advised 30 private equity sponsors and their platform businesses on more than 70 bolt-on transactions. This has given us deep insight into what drives success—both in terms of deal processes and key transaction terms.   Read our legal briefing by Daniela Pallucci and Grant Stevenson here: https://bit.ly/4jKT0UL

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It’s International Data Protection Day!   This year, Data Protection Day is all about exploring the landscape of data protection laws in the face of the challenges and opportunities that arise when emerging technologies and privacy risks intersect.   As 2025 is set to be a transformative year for data protection and governance, with significant legislative development anticipated across the UK and Europe, it is important to stay informed and prepared.   Data protection experts David Goodbrand and Jo McLean have identified some of the top data governance goals you should consider for this year. Watch our video below, read our guide, and please get in touch to discuss how we can support you in achieving your data protection objectives.   To read our guide, click here: https://bit.ly/40wj79f   #dataprotectionday

Less than 2 weeks to go until Spectra, Scotland’s Festival of Light illuminates Aberdeen! From 6 to 9 February, some of Aberdeen’s most iconic buildings and locations will come alive with innovative light installations, large-scale projects, and interactive artworks, designed to captivate and inspire audiences of all ages. The theme for Spectra 2025 is ‘Journeys’, inviting the city to join together for an artistic exploration. The artwork will not only showcase the personal experiences of the artists but also encourage audiences to reflect on their own journeys. We are extremely proud to be sponsoring Spectra again this year, helping to create an unforgettable experience that the whole city can enjoy! Don’t miss out – check out the full lineup of artworks here: https://bit.ly/3PLw6Pt #Spectra2025

Join our market-leading team as a company secretarial & governance expert! Do you have the drive to deliver excellent service and perform at your best, in a role with a full and varied workload and the opportunity to develop? We’re looking for an experienced Company Secretary & Governance Advisor to join our team in Aberdeen, Edinburgh or Glasgow. From day one, you’ll support both our internal and external clients with their company secretarial needs. Your responsibilities will include assisting with client board and shareholder meetings, managing statutory books held by the firm in its capacity as company secretary, or supporting LLPs where corporate administrative assistance is required, in addition to handling a variety of administrative tasks as needed.   This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside some of the most experienced governance professionals in the country, as part of our busy and growing top-tier practice. But don’t just take our word for it; hear from some of our company secretarial & governance colleagues, on why joining the team could be perfect for you! Apply now: bit.ly/40E1LIG #governanceprofessionals #hiring #jobopportunity #lawfirm 

Last night, colleagues across our three offices had the opportunity to watch a screening of Why Not Scotland?, a powerful film by SCOTLAND: The Big Picture. Why Not Scotland? follows a young Scot exploring rewilding projects across Europe, looking at how nature recovery transforms landscapes and communities, asking if it’s possible elsewhere, why not Scotland? The film supports the Rewilding Nation campaign, urging Scotland to lead the way as the world’s first Rewilding Nation, restoring nature across 30% of its land and seas. It highlighted rewilding’s potential – not just to restore nature but to create opportunities for people and communities to thrive alongside it, even in urban spaces. We’re proud to be SCOTLAND: The Big Picture’s Rewilding Business Partner, working towards a wilder, more resilient Scotland. The inspiring film challenges us to reflect on the role we can all play in this vision and how we can help drive this vital conversation forward. Learn more about the film and campaign here: https://bit.ly/4atmwKz

We were pleased to advise on the recent sale of the former Virgin Hotel in Glasgow, which overlooks the River Clyde and comprises 240 guest bedrooms and other facilities over 17 floors. The transaction was supported by our market-leading restructuring and insolvency, banking, and real estate teams.   Read more here: https://bit.ly/3C6ojsp