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Our ambition is to be the market-leading independent UK law firm, with a clear purpose to deliver the highest quality service and best experience, for our people and for you. Central to that purpose is a commitment to environmental sustainability and to our social, diversity and inclusion responsibilities.

With clients ranging from large corporates and privately owned companies, to public sector bodies, entrepreneurial businesses, individuals and their families, we are trusted to help them with all their legal needs, from business-critical issues to business-as-usual.

We take time to understand what is required and constantly seek to add value, going beyond legal advice to deliver innovative solutions and market insights.

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What makes us different

We are driven by a commitment to fairness, respect, quality, ambition and collaboration.

These values underpin our culture. We strive to ensure they are evident in how we work and deliver our service, how we engage with our suppliers, how we show respect for the environment and community, and in how we maintain an engaging, inclusive workplace.

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Defence

We have the most experienced defence practice in the UK, working across Maritime, Air, Land and Communications & Cyber.

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Transport

Navigate the challenges of the transport sector with Burges Salmon’s expert legal support across rail, road, aviation, marine and ports. 

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Health, care and life sciences

Our leading health, care and life sciences lawyers provide tailored legal solutions for UK and international clients, from the most complex projects to the day-to-day matters and everything in between.

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Infrastructure

Advice on large-scale infrastructure projects across all sub-sectors including transport, energy, defence and social infrastructure, offering expert legal support at every stage.

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Hotels and leisure

Market-leading expertise in the hotels and leisure sector, combining industry insights with outstanding legal experience to provide tailored solutions and best outcomes for clients.

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Agriculture and estates

Expert legal advice across the agriculture sector, tailored to meet the evolving challenges of rural land and estates.

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