Ranking tables
Media & Entertainment | UK
Scotland
Rankings overview for Departments
CMS 13 Years Ranked
Harper Macleod LLP 3 Years Ranked
Thorntons Law LLP 15 Years Ranked- Anderson Strathern
- Levy & McRae Solicitors LLP
Colin Hulme Burness Paull17 Years Ranked
Jamie Watt Harper Macleod LLP15 Years Ranked
Liam McMonagle Thorntons Law LLP14 Years Ranked
Martin Sloan Brodies LLP15 Years Ranked
Neeraj Thomas CMS11 Years Ranked- Kirsteen MacDonaldMac Media Law
- Simon T D BrownAnderson Strathern
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Brodies LLPMedia & Entertainment2026 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedBrodies provides advice to companies working in all media formats on commercial, corporate, IP and pre-publication matters. Areas of strength include content licensing, copyright and brand protection, data privacy in digital media, and charitable grants and awards.
1 Burness PaullMedia & Entertainment2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedBurness Paull is a distinguished media and entertainment practice advising on the full spread of commercial media law issues. The firm leverages substantial litigation and corporate capabilities to the benefit of clients in the sector. It is increasingly involved in advising clients on investment transactions in the media sector. The team continues to act for the BBC, along with other major TV production companies and broadcasters. It offers additional expertise with regard to sports law.
Band 2
2 CMSMedia & Entertainment2026 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedCMS is a global firm with a broad media and entertainment practice, and its Scottish team works in all media, with strong suits in sports and events sponsorship, and film and TV. The firm offers expertise to clients including broadcasters, film studios, global consumer brands and sporting bodies.2 Harper Macleod LLPMedia & Entertainment2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedHarper Macleod is recommended in particular for its copyright infringement work in the music industry. The team is also noted for its representation of publishing companies and its advice on advertising, marketing and social media compliance.
2 Thorntons Law LLPMedia & Entertainment2026 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedThorntons Law is a strong Dundee-based entertainment practice noted for its services to the Scottish gaming industry. The team has particular strength in technology and IP law, in addition to powerful dispute resolution capabilities. It acts for a growing base of TV, publishing and music industry clients. It frequently advises on advertising, publicity and sponsorship issues.