Ranking tables
Information Technology & Outsourcing | UK
Scotland
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
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Band 2
Alison Bryce Brodies LLP15 Years Ranked- Chris Martin Pinsent Masons11 Years Ranked
David Goodbrand Burness Paull16 Years Ranked
David Gourlay Morton Fraser MacRoberts14 Years Ranked
Grant Campbell Brodies LLP16 Years Ranked- Helena Brown Addleshaw Goddard LLP6 Years Ranked
Iain Rutherford Brodies LLP11 Years Ranked
Martin Sloan Brodies LLP13 Years Ranked- Matthew Godfrey-Faussett Pinsent Masons LLP18 Years Ranked
- Ross Nicol Addleshaw Goddard LLP8 Years Ranked
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All Departments profiles
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1 Brodies LLPInformation Technology & Outsourcing2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedBrodies' tech offering is recognised for its work across a range of disciplines, including data protection, outsourcing and IT litigation. Its contentious work takes in litigation, arbitration and mediation. The team is adept at handling work in a range of sectors, including heavily regulated ones such as financial services, the public sector and defence. It has significant experience in advising clients on large IT procurement projects and capable of handling all aspects of the process.
1 Burness PaullInformation Technology & Outsourcing2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedBurness Paull has a flourishing team of IT specialists with strength in areas such as procurement, cybersecurity and telecommunications. Its lawyers frequently work with leading clients across a range of sectors, including financial institutions, energy suppliers and international technology companies. It is recommended for innovative application of new technologies in novel areas, such as the use of blockchain software with regard to oil and gas decommissioning. The firm is also noted for its expertise in financial services regulation with respect to technology.
1 CMSInformation Technology & Outsourcing2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedCMS's top-tier department is able to draw on a deep bench of experienced technology specialists to handle complex IT projects. The firm is well known for financial services instructions and also experienced working in the public and education sectors. The team has additional expertise in emerging issues such as machine learning and a strong background in fintech, regularly advising banks and suppliers on the implementation of new technologies such as mobile payments.
1 Pinsent Masons LLPInformation Technology & Outsourcing2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedPinsent Masons continues to enjoy a stellar reputation in the market. The tech practice draws on a bench of experienced lawyers who are able to handle high-profile procurement and outsourcing work in the education, financial services, energy and retail sectors. It has additional expertise in data protection and fintech, and a formidable litigation arm for complex contract disputes.
Band 2
2 Addleshaw Goddard LLPInformation Technology & Outsourcing2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedThe Scottish arm of Addleshaw Goddard advises retail banks, IT consultancies and vendors to financial service institutions on all manner of infrastructure, software and outsourcing projects. Its team also regularly handles corporate investments in the tech sector. The team is further recognised for its advice on IT and data services to the Scottish oil and gas sector.
2 DLA Piper Scotland LLPInformation Technology & Outsourcing2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedDLA Piper is a well-regarded international firm that maintains a reputation as a strong choice for clients across the span of technology and outsourcing matters. The Scotland team is particularly strong in the financial services, entertainment, consumer goods, utilities and technology sectors. The firm is noted for its ability to augment its regional presence with additional expertise and resources from its national and international network.
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3 DentonsInformation Technology & Outsourcing2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedDentons Scotland is well regarded for its work across an array of technology matters, with particular experience in outsourcing, systems procurement and software development. Its group of lawyers is also noted for its work on M&A deals in the technology sector. It maintains a fine reputation for its work in the fintech arena and offers a dedicated dispute resolution team for IT and IP matters.
3 Harper Macleod LLPInformation Technology & Outsourcing2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedHarper Macleod's information technology team is recognised for their proficiency in commercial contracting, procurement and outsourcing matters. The lawyers handle all manner of transactions involving SaaS, licensing and collaboration agreements. The firm offers specialised advice on topics such as artificial intelligence.
3 Morton Fraser MacRobertsInformation Technology & Outsourcing2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedA prominent player in the Scottish market with a growing reputation for its technology work, Morton Fraser MacRoberts advises on the full range of software and systems procurement and outsourcing transactions, acting for public, private and third sector customers and also IT suppliers. The firm has a deep well of expertise in public procurement rules in relation to the tender of IT services. In November 2023, Morton Fraser and MacRoberts merged; the combined firm is called Morton Fraser MacRoberts.3 Shepherd and Wedderburn LLPInformation Technology & Outsourcing2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedShepherd and Wedderburn's practice is particularly strong in the financial services sector. The firm is experienced in handling a broad spread of IT matters, including app development and technology procurement. It continues to gain traction in the market for its work in the public sector and for technology suppliers. The firm has a contentious IT practice which has handled disputes involving allegations of breach of contract, copyright infringement and theft of commercial data.