Burnett & Reid LLP is pleased to announce that Michael Kusznir, Senior Associate in the firm’s Private Client team, has been appointed as a Member of the LLP, effective 1st April 2025.
Michael Kusznir is a Senior Associate within the firm’s Private Client team and has played a key role in the department’s continued growth and development. With over eight years of dedicated experience in Private Client work, Michael is a full member of STEP (the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners), the leading global professional body for practitioners in the field of trusts and estates.
Michael’s practice includes advising on complex estate planning, incapacity, and succession matters, with a particular interest in representing individuals detained under the Mental Health (Scotland) Acts. Known for his straightforward and compassionate approach, Michael is committed to guiding clients through often difficult and emotional legal processes with clarity and care.
Speaking on his appointment, Michael said: “It is a privilege to become a Member of Burnett & Reid LLP, particularly at such a transformative point in the firm’s long and respected history. I’ve always admired Burnett & Reid’s deep-rooted values and commitment to the North-east of Scotland, and I am proud to contribute to its continued evolution. I believe that even the most complex circumstances deserve a clear and personal approach and I look forward to helping lead the firm into its next chapter.”
His appointment comes at a landmark point for Burnett & Reid, now entering its 271st year. Earlier in 2024, the firm announced a successful merger with two other respected solicitor practices in the region — strengthening the firm’s offering across its legal and estate agency services. This strategic merger has brought new talent and expertise into the fold and reflects a shared commitment to long-term client relationships, professional excellence, and community connection.
Setting the next era for success, in recent months Burnett & Reid has been working on a rebrand to align with the firm’s modern direction while honouring the values that have defined it since 1754. The fresh look, already visible across the firm’s website, social media, and physical offices, and to be officially unveiled in May, signals a renewed focus on future growth, innovation, and long-term succession planning, setting a strong foundation for the decades to come.
About Burnett & Reid LLP
Founded in 1754, Burnett & Reid LLP is one of Scotland’s oldest legal practices and has been a trusted advisor in the North-east of Scotland for over two and a half centuries.
Based in Aberdeen and Banchory, the firm offers estate agency services and trusted legal services across a range of areas including private client, residential and commercial, agricultural law, corporate law, criminal law and litigation.