Martin Sloan

Ranked in 3 Practice Areas

Band 1

Data Protection & Information Law

Scotland

6 Years Ranked

Band 1

Information Technology & Outsourcing

Scotland

4 Years Ranked

Band 1

Media & Entertainment

Scotland

1 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Martin Sloan

Career

Martin is an experienced lawyer specialising in IP, Tech and Data. He combines technical knowledge with an interest in understanding his client's business to provide pragmatic advice and practical solutions.

Martin's expertise includes technology procurement, IT outsourcing, business process outsourcing, commercial contracts, intellectual property, data protection, ePrivacy and cyber risk. Martin regularly helps clients in relation to the legal and commercial risks relating to the development and use of new technology, such as cloud-based services, and projects involving AI, blockchain and big data.

Martin works with clients across a range of sectors including financial services, media, food and drink, charities and the third sector, and the public sector. Martin also advises technology businesses and innovative tech start-ups, including fintech and adtech.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Information Technology & Outsourcing - Scotland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Martin Sloan leads on a raft of domestic and international IT procurements and outsourcings, and attendant data protection issues. He has a significant client base in financial services.

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Data Protection & Information Law - Scotland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Martin Sloan comes recommended for his knowledge of GDPR. He handles a wide range of data matters, from general compliance to data transfers.

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Media & Entertainment - Scotland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Martin Sloan is an experienced IP, tech and data lawyer who advises media and entertainment-focused companies, creatives, and web and games developers on licensing and assignment mandates, and also the treatment of IP rights in corporate transactions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Martin is a technical expert whose advice always hits the mark.

Information Technology & Outsourcing respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Martin has a deep understanding of our organisation. He is consistently strategic and responsive in his approach.

Information Technology & Outsourcing respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Martin is a pleasure to work with, his knowledge of the industry and trends is excellent. His advice is always gold standard.

Data Protection & Information Law respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Martin is without doubt a the leading expert in the field of data protection law in Scotland. He is knowledgeable, personable and very hardworking.

Data Protection & Information Law respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Martin always provides strong, considered, helpful and actionable advice.

Data Protection & Information Law respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Martin always gives me an angle I haven't thought about before, and can be quite probing to ensure he gives me the correct answers to my questions.

Data Protection & Information Law respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Martin is a fantastic member of our legal advice team. He is always responsive and willing to assist. His knowledge is superb and we always feel he gives us a considered response to queries.

Data Protection & Information Law respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

A good technical lawyer.

Media & Entertainment respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

We have worked with Martin for many years and he has a broad understanding of what our business needs and is able to raise matters we should consider with entering complementary sectors.

Media & Entertainment respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Martin Sloan gives helpful and detailed advice.