Ranking tables
Local Government | UK
Scotland
Rankings overview for Departments
- Burness Paull 20 Years Ranked
- Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
- Graeme Palmer Burness Paull13 Years Ranked
- Jennifer Jack Harper Macleod LLP16 Years Ranked
- Mark McMurray CMS11 Years Ranked
- Audrey CameronAnderson Strathern
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Brodies LLPLocal Government2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedBrodies has a top-class local government practice with significant knowledge of infrastructure and governance matters. The firm has strong sector experience and is often instructed to handle the most complex and high-profile issues in Scotland. It has recently been involved in a series of innovative projects, and acts for major city councils across Scotland, as well as elsewhere in the UK. In addition, the team provides a range of resources to local authorities including advice on judicial reviews and issues arising out of the pandemic.
Band 2
2 CMSLocal Government2026 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedCMS has a strong public sector practice known for work in regeneration, procurement and planning. The team advises on a variety of issues relevant to local authorities including governance, vires and transport projects. It assists local councils with housing projects, as well as providing advice on a wide range of education matters.2 Harper Macleod LLPLocal Government2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedHarper Macleod houses an experienced local government team, who act for authorities throughout Scotland. The firm is noted for its work across a range of areas, including defence of judicial reviews, infrastructure projects, as well as contentious and non-contentious housing matters. The firm also handles public procurement and state aid work as part of a broad public sector focus.
2 Morton Fraser MacRobertsLocal Government2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedMorton Fraser MacRoberts is noted for its handling of the full scope of local government work. The firm is experienced in acting for local authorities on a range of matters including appeals, judicial reviews and public inquiries. The team has additional capabilities in relation to complex monitoring officer investigations and reports and is active in the planning and housing sectors.
Band 3
3 Burness PaullLocal Government2026 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedBurness Paull assists local authorities across Scotland with complex work involving the development of new service delivery models. The team is well-equipped to handle a broad range of issues including public procurement, governance and a wide variety of major infrastructure projects. It also has additional strength in property matters, particularly involving planning and company purchase orders.