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This section recognises the leading lawyers in Scotland's media industry in respect of contentious and non-contentious matters.    Non-contentious work as covered by this section may include production, financing and distribution arrangements, as well as IP, licensing and supplementary rights planning.   Types of disputes in this area are many and may include copyright and contractual litigation (e.g. on behalf of studios, producers, publishing houses or talent), matters arising from film finance, comparative advertising and ASA disputes.   On the games side, work in this area can be commercial and contentious matters concerning videogame platforms and titles. Social media and interactive entertainment work of particular interest to this section is commercial, corporate and IP, and regulatory (e.g. advice on the UK Online Safety Act). Please note that defamation actions are not considered in these rankings; please refer to the Defamation/Reputation Management, Scotland section. The Media & Entertainment rankings do however consider matters concerning pre-publication clearance, reporting restrictions and press regulation.   Related sections: Defamation/Reputation Management

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Band 1

  1. Brodies LLP
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    Brodies LLP
    Media & Entertainment
    2026 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    Brodies 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.
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  2. Burness Paull
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    Burness Paull
    Media & Entertainment
    2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked

    Burness 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.

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Band 2

  1. CMS
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    CMS
    Media & Entertainment
    2026 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    CMS 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.
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  2. Harper Macleod LLP
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    Harper Macleod LLP
    Media & Entertainment
    2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked

    Harper 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.

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  3. Levy & McRae Solicitors LLP
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    Levy & McRae Solicitors LLP
    Media & Entertainment
    2026 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked

    Levy & McRae Solicitors has a strong media and entertainment practice, advising print and broadcast media on a range of media law issues.

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  4. Thorntons Law LLP
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    Thorntons Law LLP
    Media & Entertainment
    2026 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked

    Thorntons 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.

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  5. Anderson Strathern
    Media & Entertainment
    2026 | Band 2
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