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Brexit blamed: Burness Paull posts 7% drop in PEP and modest turnover growth

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Kathryn McCann
15 August 2016
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Scottish stalwart Burness Paull has blamed Brexit for mixed financial results, announcing a 7% drop in profits per equity partner (PEP) from £480,000 to £449,000, while turnover is up a moderate 4% to £53.3m from £51.3m. Net profit was £22.6m, down 3% from £23.4m.

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