LAWYER PROFILE

David Gourlay

UK 2026

Morton Fraser MacRoberts

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Information Technology & Outsourcing

Scotland

4 years ranked

Intellectual Property

Scotland

2 years ranked

Data Protection & Information Law

Scotland

5 years ranked

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Information Technology & Outsourcing - Scotland

Band 2

Individual Editorial

David Gourlay heads Morton Fraser MacRoberts' IT group and advises public sector and financial services customers and technology suppliers on procurement, outsourcing and contract variation.

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Intellectual Property - Scotland

Band 3

Individual Editorial

David Gourlay is well regarded in the IP community, particularly for the protection and commercialisation of intellectual property rights.

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Data Protection & Information Law - Scotland

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

David provides excellent service.
Information Technology & OutsourcingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
David is valued and trusted counsel. His business knowledge, experience, legal aptitude and levels of service are exemplary.
Information Technology & OutsourcingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
David provides an excellent service. He is very good at explaining things and his advice is always clear and easy to follow.
Intellectual PropertyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
David provides strong support and guidance in a calm and professional way. His layman's terms explanations are very helpful.
Intellectual PropertyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
David has become a valued and key point for counsel on a range of legal matters impacting our businesses. His business knowledge, experience, legal aptitude and levels of service are exemplary.
Intellectual PropertyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He is very good at explaining matters, and his advice is always clear and easy to follow.
Data Protection & Information LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession