Practice areas and specialist units

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Paull & Williamsons is one of Scotland's leading commercial law firms, and has the largest team of lawyers based in Aberdeen. The buoyant local economy has allowed the firm to develop specialist skills to service the requirements of an enviable portfolio of clients. Many of our partners are cited as 'leading lawyers in their field', and independent legal directories describe us as being 'dominant in the market', 'commanding the elite deals' and 'solution-oriented' with an 'unparalleled understanding of the real issues'.

Within the energy sector, the firm is a leading provider of legal services to oil and gas companies (both exploration and production and service companies), and is distinctive in terms of its industry specific knowledge, depth of resource and track record.

Our services also cover a wide range of other industry sectors, and the firm`s client base is one of the strongest of any Scottish law firm, with a geographical reach extending throughout Scotland and overseas.

Main Practice Areas

The firm has 4 main practice areas:
• Business • Property • Dispute Resolution • Private Client

Specialist Groups

Operating within and across these main practice areas are a number of specialist groups, which are listed here.

International Network

The firm is also an active participant in TAGLaw – a worldwide association of leading law firms providing international legal services.