Ranking tables

Parliamentary & Public Affairs | UK

Scotland

This section covers the full range of parliamentary and public affairs work. It ranks lawyers and firms advising on local and parliamentary elections, rules relating to the conduct of Members of Parliament, and reforms in electoral law, along with expertise in drafting or opposing private and hybrid bills. Public Affairs work is also highlighted, including lobbying, campaigning, media relations, and political advocacy.

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Band 1

  1. Brodies LLP
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    Brodies LLP
    Parliamentary & Public Affairs
    2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Brodies has an impressive public law offering which sees the team advising on high-profile matters within the context of parliamentary and public affairs work including a range of governance and drafting mandates. The team has practitioners with strong advocacy skills and an excellent knowledge of EU public law. It acts on behalf of a wide range of private, public and third sector clients.
  2. Harper Macleod LLP
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    Harper Macleod LLP
    Parliamentary & Public Affairs
    2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Harper Macleod offers substantial breadth and depth in its experience dealing with a range of parliamentary matters. The firm has valuable expertise in issues such as legislative drafting, judicial reviews, statutory analysis and appeals. Its lawyers represent clients including public bodies, NGOs and associations.
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Band 2

  1. Burness Paull
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    Burness Paull
    Parliamentary & Public Affairs
    2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Burness Paull has a strong parliamentary and public affairs practice providing expertise in a range of matters from drafting and promoting legislation to advising on high-profile parliamentary inquiries. It offers extensive experience in statutory interpretation, judicial reviews and constitutional developments in the UK and EU. The firm also assists clients with strategic advice on issues arising from Brexit and COVID-19. It regularly counsels public and private sector clients, government bodies and civil servants.
  2. Anderson Strathern
    Parliamentary & Public Affairs
    2025 | Band 2