Ranking tables

Civil Liberties & Human Rights | UK

Scotland

The section covers violations of rights under the Human Rights Act 1998 and the European Convention on Human Rights by the government, media and organisations, in the way they behave towards individuals. It features cases involving judicial review proceedings and also cases brought before the European Court of Human Rights.

Rankings overview for Departments

1

Band 1

  1. Balfour+Manson LLP
3

Band 3

  1. Anderson Strathern
  2. Taylor & Kelly

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Balfour+Manson LLP
    Civil Liberties & Human Rights
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Brodies LLP
    2
    Brodies LLP
    Civil Liberties & Human Rights
    2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Brodies is regularly instructed by the Scottish government and local authorities on matters involving multifaceted human rights issues. It offers seasoned expertise in a wide range of topics ranging from healthcare and social welfare to education and immigration. The firm is also skilled at advising corporate clients on their compliance with international human rights law and the Equality Act 2010.
  2. Drummond Miller LLP
    2
    Drummond Miller LLP
    Civil Liberties & Human Rights
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Drummond Miller is widely respected for its civil liberties and human rights work. The firm is adept at handling matters that intersect with immigration, asylum, prison law and clinical negligence.
  3. Harper Macleod LLP
    2
    Harper Macleod LLP
    Civil Liberties & Human Rights
    2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Harper Macleod acts on behalf of a variety of clients, including government and public bodies, as well as individuals, private companies and third-sector organisations. The team is capable of handling mandates that overlap with areas such as housing, family, data and prison law.
3

Band 3

  1. Anderson Strathern
    Civil Liberties & Human Rights
    2025 | Band 3
  2. Taylor & Kelly
    Civil Liberties & Human Rights
    2025 | Band 3