Roger Bull

The appointment of Nigel Watson as head of employee incentives in January this year brought the number of Burges Salmon partners in the capital to six.

Corporate practitioner Danny Lee, commercial property lawyer Robert Forman and planning law specialist Craig Whelton joined as partners at the office’s launch in May 2019.

Stuart McMillan joined the banking and finance team as a partner in October 2019 and dual-qualified, UK employment law specialist Katie Russell was appointed partner in May 2020.

The team also comprises a range of directors, senior lawyers and business services professionals, with solicitor Natalie Bennett joining the banking and finance team in April marking the most recent appointment.

The past year has seen a number of key client successes for Burges Salmon’s Edinburgh team, having advised on a number of significant transactions across a range of sectors and for high-profile clients such as leading global renewable energy developer BayWa r.e. UK, renewable energy investment platform Bio Capital and Gladman Developments Limited, one of the largest strategic land promoters in the UK.

Burges Salmon has also forged partnerships with some of the most significant institutions in Scotland, including being appointed to the legal services panels of both the Scottish Professional Football League and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).

Roger Bull, Burges Salmon’s managing partner, said: “The launch of our Edinburgh office two years ago has supported our strong position in the Scottish market and enhanced our capacity to provide wide-ranging sector advice across the UK.

“Despite the challenges presented by Covid-19 impacting on all businesses over the past year, it’s been fantastic to see the team continue to grow and play such pivotal roles in supporting our clients through a number of exciting and significant projects and deals.”