Burness Paull has promoted one of its specialist planning lawyers to partner.
Theresa Hunt, who is based in the firm's Aberdeen office, has been advanced to support an ambitious multi-sector Property & Infrastructure growth strategy at the commercial practice.
Often involved in high-profile projects in the north east, she is a specialist in planning applications and appeals, planning gain negotiations and s 75 agreements. She also provides environmental consenting advice for development proposals. In addition she leads the firm’s licensing practice, appearing regularly at hearings.
Peter Lawson, Burness Paull chairman, commented: “We place huge importance in recruiting into our business and developing personable and high-performing talent. Theresa is very deserving of her promotion. Having joined the firm as a trainee in 2002 she is testimony that our strategy is working well.
“Theresa is a terrific lawyer with huge energy and passion for her work, and we are delighted to assume her as partner.”
