Ranking tables

Public Procurement | UK

Scotland

This section ranks law firms and lawyers who advise corporations and government bodies on the acquisition of goods or services by governmental entities. Challenges to tenders awarded by procuring authorities are also treated here. Areas covered may include education, healthcare, social housing, transport and infrastructure.

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Band 1

  1. CMS
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    CMS
    Public Procurement
    2026 | Band 1 | 1 Years Ranked

    CMS has in-depth knowledge of core industry sectors such as energy, utilities, infrastructure and life sciences. The firm is strong in litigation and advisory work, with large client followings in both England and Scotland. It offers a dedicated procurement practice area group spread across its EU offices and beyond, backed up by world-class expertise in competition and regulated industries. The group also has the capacity to support international clientele with cross-border matters.

  2. Morton Fraser MacRoberts
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    Morton Fraser MacRoberts
    Public Procurement
    2026 | Band 1 | 1 Years Ranked

    Morton Fraser MacRoberts is a public sector specialist firm recommended for high-value contentious and non-contentious procurement matters in Scotland and south of the border. The team's clients include transport organisations, government bodies and multinational corporations, and its instructions cover all conceivable areas of public service provision.

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Band 2

  1. Brodies LLP
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    Brodies LLP
    Public Procurement
    2026 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    Brodies provides a service covering strategic, transactional and contentious work. It gives expert advice to Scottish public sector bodies and bidders for projects across the UK.

  2. Burness Paull
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    Burness Paull
    Public Procurement
    2026 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    Burness Paull is a leading Scotland-focused practice advising public sector customers and private sector vendors of all kinds. The firm is increasingly sought after for procurement disputes as well as bids and regulatory advice. It advises on novel procurement models, such as innovation partnership procedures.