Ranking tables
Data Protection & Information Law | UK
Scotland
Rankings overview for Departments
David Gourlay Morton Fraser MacRoberts16 Years Ranked- Duncan Turner CMS1 Years Ranked
Hazel Moffat Burness Paull21 Years Ranked- Kathryn Wynn Pinsent Masons LLP8 Years Ranked
Loretta Maxfield Thorntons Law LLP2 Years Ranked
Paul Motion BTO Solicitors LLP7 Years Ranked
Valerie Armstrong-Surgenor Morton Fraser MacRoberts12 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Addleshaw Goddard LLPData Protection & Information Law2026 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedAddleshaw Goddard's data protection practice remains a leader in Scotland, attracting clients across the UK involved in an array of industries ranging from retail to financial services. It retains expertise in GDPR compliance and breach response action, with additional capabilities in the representation of clients before the ICO. It also advises on the data implications of M&A.
1 Brodies LLPData Protection & Information Law2026 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedBrodies' highly respected data protection team is at the forefront of issues in the information law space in Scotland. The team is especially adept at navigating the regulatory requirements facing public sector organisations, charities and technology companies. Areas of expertise include advising on GDPR compliance, data breaches, ICO investigations and cross-border matters.
Band 2
2 Burness PaullData Protection & Information Law2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedBurness Paull serves an impressive UK and international roster of clients from its Scottish base. The team's data protection expertise spans the retail, financial services and technology sectors. It demonstrates a strong command of information rights, with expertise including the Freedom of Information Act and environmental information regulations.
2 CMSData Protection & Information Law2026 | Band 2 | 1 Years RankedThe 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.
2 Harper Macleod LLPData Protection & Information Law2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedHarper Macleod has noteworthy expertise in both privacy and information law-related topics. The lawyers advise on matters relating to compliance, subject access requests and international data sharing. They are also able to guide clients on cybersecurity issues such as data breaches and can assist clients with notification requirements.
2 Morton Fraser MacRobertsData Protection & Information Law2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedMorton 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.
2 Thorntons Law LLPData Protection & Information Law2026 | Band 2 | 1 Years RankedThorntons Law team advises on a range of complex data protection and information law matters, such as data processing agreements, compliance frameworks, and contentious data subject requests. It has deep experience in a range of sectors, including education, charity and technology. The firm offers additional services where its lawyers act as data protection officers for clients.