Ranking tables
Administrative & Public Law | UK
Scotland
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
- Burness Paull 16 Years Ranked
- Harper Macleod LLP 5 Years Ranked
- Balfour+Manson LLP
Band 3
- Morton Fraser MacRoberts 3 Years Ranked
- Anderson Strathern
- Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
Senior Statespeople
- Robert CarrAnderson Strathern
Star Individuals
Band 1
- Charles Livingstone Brodies LLP14 Years Ranked
- Hazel Moffat Burness Paull19 Years Ranked
- Jennifer Jack Harper Macleod LLP14 Years Ranked
- Elaine MotionBalfour+Manson LLP
- Sindi MulesBalfour+Manson LLP
Band 2
- Niall McLean Brodies LLP6 Years Ranked
- Catriona WattAnderson Strathern
- Gordon DownieShepherd and Wedderburn LLP
- Rosie WalkerGilson Gray LLP
Up and Coming
Star Associates
- Natasha DurkinShepherd and Wedderburn LLP
Associates to watch
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Brodies LLPAdministrative & Public Law2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedBrodies boasts a pre-eminent public and administrative law practice that is known for defending the Scottish government, regulators, local authorities and public bodies against a wide range of challenges. The firm also advises on complex constitutional, regulatory and governance issues. It is particularly prominent for its work advising the Scottish government on Brexit and related cases. The team has capabilities that include advocating on behalf of clients, as well as advising on litigation and legislation.
Band 2
2 Burness PaullAdministrative & Public Law2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedBurness Paull demonstrates an impressive breadth of expertise in the public and administrative law field. It has capabilities in contentious and non-contentious work and is frequently sought after by public bodies for its deep regulatory knowledge. The team fields further strengths in procurement challenges, judicial reviews, inquiries and investigations. Clients also benefit from the firm's wider parliamentary and public affairs expertise.2 Harper Macleod LLPAdministrative & Public Law2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedHarper Macleod is regularly instructed in high-profile disputes concerning a wide range of administrative and public law matters. The team is particularly known for representing the Scottish Government, government directorates, local authorities and other public bodies. The firm has a strong focus on judicial reviews and statutory appeals relating to procurement and human rights.
Band 3
3 Morton Fraser MacRobertsAdministrative & Public Law2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedIn November 2023 Morton Fraser and MacRoberts merged, the combined firm is called Morton Fraser MacRoberts. Morton Fraser MacRoberts has a reputable public law practice with expertise that spans advising local and central government clients, as well as other public bodies. The firm is regularly instructed in judicial reviews and inquiries pertaining to human rights and community care. The team is also particularly adept at handling disputes relating to contentious planning matters.