Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon is pleased to announce the appointment of 13 new partners and 19 new directors, a record number for the firm, across key sectors including Energy & Utilities, Built Environment, Financial Services, Infrastructure, Private Wealth, and Public Sector. This milestone underscores Burges Salmon’s ongoing commitment to investing in its key sectors and highlights the firm’s ambitious strategy for future growth and success.

The appointments, which are effective from 1 May 2025, reflect Burges Salmon’s dedication to retaining and developing exceptional talent, demonstrating the successful career paths the firm has in place for ambitious lawyers to progress.

Edinburgh-based Claire Logue, from the firm’s Construction and Engineering team, is amongst the new partner cohort. She specialises in contract delivery, strategic troubleshooting, and dispute resolution for those operating in the construction and engineering sector. She is dual qualified in England & Wales and Scotland, and has particular experience representing clients in technically complex, high-value matters, especially within the Scottish market.

The full list of new partners is available here. Burges Salmon’s Managing Partner, Roger Bull, says: “There’s no better endorsement of the ongoing success of our people-first strategy and dedication to delivering an excellent service to our clients than being able to announce a record number of 13 new partners this year.

“These latest appointments demonstrate our commitment to continue advising clients across a range of strategically important practices and sectors. All 13 of these new partners are exceptional lawyers who will have a vital role to play in nurturing the firm’s client relationships and enhancing our unique culture in the years ahead.”

The director promotions in Edinburgh include:

Lauren Winters, in the firm’s Real Estate team. She has a wide range of experience in all types of real estate transactions and specialises in the property aspects of renewable energy projects. She has extensive experience acting for developers, investors, funders and landowners in connection with energy and infrastructure projects. She works closely with and co-ordinates input from other disciplines to deliver renewable energy projects.

Penny Shannon, in the Dispute Resolution team, advises clients on a wide range of contentious real estate issues, and focuses particularly on advising landlords and corporate occupiers and is recognised as having considerable experience dealing with rent reviews, lease interpretation, end of lease and termination issues.

Helen Woodford, in the Pensions and Lifetime Savings team, advises clients across the UK from the firm’s Edinburgh office and her Northumberland home base. She has specialised in pensions law since qualification over two decades ago and her client base straddles many sectors including energy, manufacturing, retail and transport. She has also acted for many pension trustee boards and employers operating within the charity and not-for-profit sector.

The full list of directors is available here. Alice Bretherton, Chief People Officer at Burges Salmon, says: “We’re thrilled to announce the appointment of these senior lawyers at the firm. The combination of their deep expertise, commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience and embodiment of the firm’s values means the future of the firm is bright. 

“These appointments are a testament to Burges Salmon’s dedication to nurturing talent and delivering outstanding service to our clients. As we continue to grow, we remain focused on fostering an inclusive and dynamic environment where our people can flourish and make a meaningful impact.”