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As partners of Filament STAC - Smart Things Accelerator Centre we see the fantastic work they do helping founders with innovative ideas take them from concept to global operations. Applications for the latest STAC Scale programme close this Friday, November 8th. If you’re creating transformative technologies that can tackle critical challenges in lifestyle, healthcare, energy, industry, and transport, STAC want to hear from you. Find out more here. https://lnkd.in/eHpqKkdZ We can’t wait to meet the latest cohort!

This November, we’re once again getting behind Men’s Health Awareness Month with a series of initiatives to raise awareness of men’s health issues and raise funds for some great causes.    Mo-st of all, we’re excited to support our incredible MoBros and MoSisters in their fantastic efforts for Movember – a leading charity dedicated to helping men live happier, healthier, and longer lives. Movember makes a real impact in critical areas such as male mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. Whether growing a moustache or getting active, our team is rallying for this important cause, and we’ll be cheering them on every step of the way! Stay tuned for updates on their progress throughout the month. You can learn more about the team and make a donation here: https://bit.ly/3SkXrdK #Movember2024

With the volume of information on this week's budget taking over all of our news feeds it can be hard to get to grips with what it will actually mean for you, your business and your family. Our Individuals & Families team includes private client, personal and corporate tax and rural business experts who can help navigate through the noise. Find out more and get in touch to discuss how we can help here: https://lnkd.in/ev9p7MfT

Thank you to Joshua King and Rosemary Gallagher at The Scotsman for inviting Christine Yuill to participate in their UK Budget roundtable.    Read more about the discussion and the wide-ranging changes that were announced below. Our expert tax, private client and rural business teams are ready to assist with any queries arising from the Chancellor's statement. https://lnkd.in/eEVF_pZ3 #UKbudget #budgetupdates

The Scottish SPCA recently rescued 216 dogs and puppies in just the first 10 days of October from distressing conditions across Scotland. Many of these animals urgently need vet care and support, and the SSPCA has launched a crowdfunder to help cover the costs. With so many of us being dog owners, we wanted to help! The Burness Paull Foundation invited our colleagues to share photos of their dogs, and for each furry face, they donated to the SSPCA appeal. You can scroll through our ‘pics for pups’ below! If you’d like to contribute, you can also donate directly to the SSPCA appeal here: https://bit.ly/4fkZwyD

In 2024, macroeconomic factors and shifting investor sentiment continued to influence dealmaking, but cautious optimism is emerging as slowing inflation may lead to stabilised interest rates.   Activity levels in Q3/Q4 2023 have remained consistent into 2024, with the lower and mid-market proving more active than the larger/upper market. While the appetite for large platform acquisitions has slowed, bolt-on acquisitions remain a priority for private equity firms, as they focus on consolidating existing investments and leveraging creative deal structures and sector-specific strategies to sustain deal activity.   In the first of our M&A deals insight reports Grant Stevenson and Daniela Pallucci explore deal terms and trends, focusing on mainly lower and mid-market deals and providing valuable insights for both buyers and sellers.   Click here to read our full report: https://bit.ly/4eZH2Up

We are pleased to announce two promotions within our corporate tax and share incentives team, in recognition of strong client service and as we eye further expansion in this specialist area.   Christine Yuill, widely regarded as one of Scotland’s leading tax lawyers, becomes head of tax. Nicola Williams is promoted to partner, in recognition of her expertise and contribution to the growth of the tax practice.   We have also appointed Chubbe Anucha as a tax solicitor.   Peter Lawson, chair, commented “The promotions of Christine and Nicola, and appointment of Chubbe, reflect the continuing growth of the team and our commitment to attracting and developing talented individuals who can deliver the very best outcomes for our clients.” Read more here: https://bit.ly/4fjsLBV

Are you ready to work on some of the biggest deals in the Real Estate market? We are looking for an Associate (up to 7 PQE) to join our Real Estate division in Aberdeen and Glasgow. You’ll work on a wide range of challenging and complex matters, including commercial and residential development, investment, and landlord and tenant work. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of our largest divisions, offering unparalleled exposure to top-quality work that sets us apart. But don’t just take our word for it; hear from one of our Real Estate colleagues, Lauren McLeod, about why joining the team could be perfect for you! Apply now. Aberdeen: bit.ly/4dZa6dm Glasgow: bit.ly/3BVczs2 #hiring #realestate #deals #lawyer

We’re incredibly proud to be the first employer in Scotland and the first law firm in the UK to earn both accreditation and re-accreditation as a 'Menopause Friendly' workplace! Creating a supportive environment for those experiencing perimenopause and menopause has been a key part of our commitment to promoting a workplace culture where everyone can succeed. Through raising awareness, encouraging open conversations, and building a strong network of peer support, we aim to break the stigma and improve women’s health and wellbeing all year round. This is a collaborative effort – we’ve worked with long-time friend and advocate Ruth Devlin to host internal and external sessions with both our colleagues and clients to inspire others to take action. We look forward to welcoming Ruth and Dr. Becky Smithson to the firm later this month for a masterclass on HRT. To mark World Menopause Day, our Inclusion & Wellbeing Manager, Emma Smith, spoke with the The Law Society of Scotland to share the significance of our re-accreditation and what it means to be a menopause-friendly employer. You can read the article here: https://bit.ly/3Y9QtcS #WorldMenopauseDay2024 #MenopauseFriendly

Burness Paull’s lawyers have achieved 41 practice area and 101 individual rankings in the 2025 Chambers and Partners guide. Our rankings include not only a growing group of established, highly respected practitioners, but also a strong cohort of lawyers judged to be ‘Up and Coming’ and ‘Associates to Watch’. This reflects the strength and depth of talent across the firm and at all levels, and our continued focus on attracting and developing exceptional talent who can deliver the very best outcomes for our clients. We are grateful to our clients who continue place their trust in us and for providing their feedback, which contributes heavily to the rankings. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eqCDhXzv #chambersandpartners #chambers2025 #legaldirectories #rankings