Data Protection & Information Law
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 2
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(0131) 247 1000Chambers Review
Morton Fraser MacRoberts offers a comprehensive data and information law practice with expertise in GDPR and the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act. The team assists with technology-related data matters, including cybersecurity and digital marketing, and is instructed for data matters for third sector clients, public companies and government organisations.
Work Highlights
- Morton Fraser MacRoberts advised Sumdog Limited on data protection compliance issues associated with the use of its educational platform, including data processing agreements and international data transfers.
Strengths
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"The firm has a friendly culture. The lawyers are easy to work with while providing professional advice. They have a broad range of legal expertise so they can answer any questions we have."
"Morton Fraser MacRoberts has a great breadth and depth of knowledge. Its lawyers are never too busy to help when required."
"Morton Fraser MacRoberts' lawyers are very knowledgeable and professional."
"The firm has a friendly culture. The lawyers are easy to work with while providing professional advice. They have a broad range of legal expertise so they can answer any questions we have."
"Morton Fraser MacRoberts has a great breadth and depth of knowledge. Its lawyers are never too busy to help when required."
"Morton Fraser MacRoberts' lawyers are very knowledgeable and professional."
Notable Practitioners
David Gourlay frequently guides clients through data subject access queries and data breaches. He is also noted for managing data sharing agreements and advising on international transfers.
Valerie Armstrong-Surgenor acts for clients in a range of data protection disputes, notably those relating to data breaches and GDPR compliance. She frequently handles data protection aspects of acquisitions and SAR queries, and conducts data protection audits.
"Valerie is commercially aware, astute and provides fantastic customer service. She is also pragmatic and has a huge amount of empathy and understanding."
"Valerie is great. She is very helpful and understands the nuances involved in our matter."
"Valerie is very professional and knowledgeable."
Ranked Lawyers at
Morton Fraser MacRoberts
Scotland