Ranking tables

Media Law | UK Bar

Scotland (Bar)

A table to recognise commercial and IP-related work in the Media industries. 

We rank advocates both by their overall strength across different media industries as well as by specialist expertise in Film & Television, Advertising & Marketing, Music, Theatre, Publishing and Gaming, Social Media & Interactive Content. 

Types of disputes in this area are many, and may include copyright and contractual litigation (eg on behalf of studios, producers, publishing houses or talent); IP and trade mark disputes; matters arising from film finance; and allegations of wrongdoing. 

Rankings overview for Silks (KC)

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Band 1
  1. Duncan Hamilton KC Arnot Manderson12 Years Ranked
  2. Kenneth McBrearty KCAxiom Advocates
  3. Roddy Dunlop KCAxiom Advocates
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Band 2
  1. Richard Pugh KCCompass Chambers

All Silks (KC) profiles

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Band 1
  1. 1
    Duncan Hamilton KC
    Arnot Manderson | Media Law
    2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    Duncan Hamilton KC of Arnot Manderson is an established advocate with a broad practice in the media field, frequently instructed by defenders, including the BBC and SNP. He is particularly well regarded for his reputation management and defamation skills, as well as his proficiency in privacy and reporting restrictions cases.
  2. Kenneth McBrearty KC
    Axiom Advocates | Media Law
    2024 | Band 1
  3. Roddy Dunlop KC
    Axiom Advocates | Media Law
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. Richard Pugh KC
    Compass Chambers | Media Law
    2024 | Band 2