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Data Protection & Information Law | UK

Scotland

This section covers all aspects of law surrounding the control of information by both public and private sector bodies. Many firms acting in this area advise clients on the development of binding corporate rules (BCRs) and other issues relating to international data transfers, consent compliance and contract support.  Other areas of work include advising on responding to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, drafting privacy policies and guidance on evolving EU regulation in this area. Another significant type of work involves the defence of clients facing potential fines for data protection breaches and related investigations. 

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Band 1

  1. Addleshaw Goddard LLP
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    Addleshaw Goddard LLP
    Data Protection & Information Law
    2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    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.
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  2. Brodies LLP
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    Brodies LLP
    Data Protection & Information Law
    2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Brodies' highly respected data protection team is at the forefront of issues in the information law space in Scotland. The team is especially adept at navigating the regulatory requirements facing public sector organisations, charities and technology companies. Areas of expertise include advising on GDPR compliance, data breaches, ICO investigations and cross-border matters.
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Band 2

  1. Burness Paull
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    Burness Paull
    Data Protection & Information Law
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Burness Paull serves an impressive UK and international roster of clients from its Scottish base. The team's data protection expertise spans the retail, financial services and technology sectors. It demonstrates a strong command of information rights, with expertise including the Freedom of Information Act and environmental information regulations.
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  2. Harper Macleod LLP
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    Harper Macleod LLP
    Data Protection & Information Law
    2025 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked
    Harper Macleod has noteworthy expertise in both privacy and information law-related topics. The lawyers advise on matters relating to compliance, subject access requests and international data sharing. They are also able to guide clients on cybersecurity issues such as data breaches and can assist clients with notification requirements.
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  3. Morton Fraser MacRoberts
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    Morton Fraser MacRoberts
    Data Protection & Information Law
    2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    Morton Fraser MacRoberts offers a comprehensive data and information law practice with expertise in GDPR and the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act. The team assists with technology-related data matters, including cybersecurity and digital marketing, and is instructed for data matters for third sector clients, public companies and government organisations.
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