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15 September 2025
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Burges Salmon—Lillian Mackenzie

Projects and infrastructure team appoints partner in Edinburgh

Burges Salmon has appointed Lillian Mackenzie as partner in its projects department, based in the firm’s Edinburgh office. With nearly 25 years of experience advising on complex infrastructure transactions, Lillian’s arrival marks a key milestone in the firm’s growth strategy across Scotland and the wider UK.

Lillian joins from DLA Piper, where she led the UK projects practice and advised on high-value deals across healthcare, education, transport, defence and waste. She is particularly known for her expertise in public-private partnerships, including variants such as NPD, PF2 and the Welsh Government’s Mutual Investment Model. ‘The firm’s collaborative culture and strategic ambition really stood out to me,’ she said.

Brioney Thomas, head of projects, welcomed the appointment, commenting: ‘Her depth of experience and reputation in the infrastructure space is second to none… her expertise will be invaluable as we continue to advise on some of the most innovative and challenging projects in the market.’

Lillian’s appointment reinforces Burges Salmon’s commitment to expanding its infrastructure and projects capabilities, positioning the firm as a leading adviser to both public and private sector clients across the UK.

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