Department profile
CMS

Data Protection & Information Law

UK Guide 2026 : Scotland


CMS

Rankings

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Data Protection & Information Law - Scotland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

The CMS team in Scotland offers high-quality advice in relation to data protection and information law matters. The firm has noteworthy experience advising on data protection issues in the education, life sciences and technology sectors. The team has additional expertise regarding privacy matters stemming from the deployment of AI products.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS advised the SEEMiS Group on data protection compliance and their response to Freedom of Information requests.

Strengths

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  • The team has very strong regulatory knowledge and stay abreast of data protection laws, including GDPR and AI.

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  • They always demonstrate an ability to handle any case in an efficient and effective manner.

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  • CMS provides prompt, expert and practical advice to manage challenging cases.

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  • CMS is able to augment their excellent and pragmatic advice with an informed, risk-based discussion which opens the path to a resolution of the issue.

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  • CMS is highly responsive and solutions-focused.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Duncan Turner
    Band 3Duncan Turner

    Duncan Turner

    Duncan Turner is managing partner of CMS's Edinburgh office. He is skilled at handling data protection and cybersecurity matters for financial services, e-commerce and technology clients.

    • He is very pragmatic, and the advice he provides aligns to our circumstances.

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    • His advice is pragmatic and turnaround is quick.

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  • Associates to watchJennifer Barr
    Associates to watchJennifer Barr

    Jennifer Barr

    Jennifer Barr offers notable strengths in terms of advising on privacy-related matters, including GDPR compliance and subject access requests. She can also assist clients in cybersecurity issues.

    • Jennifer is prompt, clear, and gives pragmatic advice grounded with in-depth expertise.

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    • Jennifer always provides the highest level of service.

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    • Jennifer demonstrates an impressive depth of legal knowledge. She is friendly, down to earth and approachable, making the entire engagement feel collaborative and accessible.

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Ranked Individuals at CMS (2)

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