Data Protection & Information Law
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 1
Contact number
(0131) 228 2400Chambers Review
Addleshaw Goddard's data protection practice remains a leader in Scotland, attracting clients across the UK involved in an array of industries ranging from retail to financial services. It retains expertise in GDPR compliance and breach response action, with additional capabilities in the representation of clients before the ICO. It also advises on the data implications of M&A.
Work Highlights
- Addleshaw Goddard advised Boohoo Group on international data sharing issues and provided strategic support on data sharing across the group and brands, including Debenhams and Karen Millen.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Addleshaw Goddard is an excellent firm which offers very good client care."
"The team has strength in depth."
"Addleshaw Goddard is an excellent firm which offers very good client care."
"The team has strength in depth."
Notable Practitioners
Helena Brown excels in data protection, combining this with her strength in information technology. Her market expertise makes her one of the foremost choices for household names seeking both general GDPR advice and support with tech-related data compliance.
"Helena is a great lawyer."
Ross McKenzie acts for an impressive FTSE 100 client base, including companies in the retail and energy sectors. He provides the full range of data advice, from assisting with compliant data transfers to supporting clients with subject access requests and breach response.
"He is one of my favourite lawyers to work with. He understands the commercial reality by getting off the fence and giving you his view. When I have a data emergency, he is my 'phone-a-friend'."