Brodies LLP‘s IT and telecoms team is ‘fantastic, quick and reliable, with real subject-matter expertise’. The ‘always responsive’ group is jointly led by Grant Campbell, who routinely acts for major public and technology sector clients, and Martin Sloan, who advises on tech procurement, outsourcing, and data protection issues. Robert Ross handles a wide range of corporate, commercial, and IT transformation projects, and Ally Burr is well-versed in assisting with IT contractual matters. Iain Rutherford has extensive experience in contentious work, often handling IT, IP, and outsourcing disputes, while Jennifer Murphy and Alison Bryce handle IP-related cases. Rachel Lawson is a name to note for data protection work, and Monica Connolly is very experienced in advising on disputes involving IT contracts.

Acting on behalf of a wide range of multinational corporations and clients in heavily regulated sectors, the Burness Paull LLP team is well versed in handling a broad spectrum of IT and telecoms work. Practice head Callum Sinclair has experience advising on cloud deal, tech and outsourcing matters for blue-chip companies, while David Goodbrand acts on digital transformation, data migration, outsourcing, cloud deal issues and data protection cases. Murray Cree and Greg Barr are key practitioners to note.

CMS houses a 'dynamic and highly capable team that excels in navigating commercial contract negotiations, especially in the rapidly evolving AI and IT sectors'. Practice head Alan Nelson is 'always on hand to help', and brings established expertise in handling IT and outsourcing matters. The group routinely assists major clients in the financial services, consumer, utilities, and higher education sectors with complex services agreements matters, and tech and IT outsourcing deals. Martin Beveridge's 'expertise in outsourcing arrangements and IT commercial contracts, combined with his excellent manner, sets him apart' - 'his technical knowledge and legal acumen make him an asset'. Duncan Turner is well versed in advising on tech and AI-related matters. Chris Bowie and Joey Calder are names to note.

DLA Piper‘s IT and telecoms team handles a broad spectrum of work, including outsourcing matters and IT-related litigation, for significant players in various sectors, ranging from entertainment to transport. Practice head John McKinlay is highly experienced in handling IT outsourcing and technology contracts for multinational clients, and Linzi Penman focuses on AI, data protection, and transformational tech projects. Jamie O’Neill and Laura Maclennan are key practitioners to note. Catriona Melton left the firm in August 2024.

Pinsent Masons LLP's practice has an excellent reputation for handling complex software and IT outsourcing work, and the team regularly advises on data-related issues, privacy, cybersecurity, AI and emerging technologies matters. Chris Martin and Yvonne Dunn co-head the department; Matthew Godfrey-Faussett is well versed in acting for large corporations IT and commercial contract support to large businesses, and Kathryn Wynn specialises in handling fintech-related data protection and privacy issues. David Woods is a key name for contentious work, and Mhairi Mival is especially capable in the financial services sector. Joanne McIntosh and Carolyn Lang are practitioners to note.

Acting on behalf of prominent clients in the health care, life sciences, energy, hospitality, IT, telecoms, financial services and fintech sectors, the team at Addleshaw Goddard continues to handle a wide spectrum of contentious and non-contentious matters. The group's workload includes outsourcing deals, transformational tech issues, M&A, transactional work and investment matters. David Anderson, who has extensive experience in tech outsourcing matters, heads the department. IT outsourcing affairs are prominent in Ross Nicol's workload, and Helena Brown is a key contact for data protection and privacy issues.

The team at Harper Macleod LLP has expertise in handling IT outsourcing work, and often assists clients in the SaaS, public, private, not-for-profile and healthcare sectors. Other key areas of instruction include employment-related matters, contractual disputes and corporate issues. Tom Thomas heads the practice, with particular strength in handling complex, high-value tech contract work. Scott Kerr is ‘an excellent communicator‘ with experience in advising on cybersecurity matters, which are also a core area of instruction for Jamie Watt. E-Ming Fong handles IT-related litigation, and Wendy Richardson routinely represents public sector entities in work.

David Gourlay heads up the practice at Morton Fraser MacRoberts, which garners praise for its ‘deep understanding of the cybersecurity and digital infrastructure landscape‘. The group is well versed in advising on large-scale IT and technology outsourcing matters and digital transformation projects, and often acts for SaaS and IT services providers in matters. Valerie Armstrong-Surgenor has ‘deep knowledge of data protection and cybersecurity compliance‘. Susan O’Farrell counts complex SaaS agreements and outsourcing issues as key areas of strength, and Alison Marr is experienced in handling mandates from clients in the public and financial services sectors. Melissa Hall‘s workload includes IT transactions.

Under the leadership of Steph Innes, Dentons‘ Scottish IT team has a solid track record in assisting domestic and multinational clients with software matters, critical IT services and outsourcing deals, and has particular strength in the retail and consumer sectors. Matthew Gilhooly fields expertise in the fintech sector, and is sought after for his experience in handling outsourcing matters. Ian Barrie left the firm in 2024, and Michael Livingston-Rahal and Argy Kemerlis departed in March and May 2025 respectively.

Thorntons Law LLP's practice is very experienced in acting for software companies in IT and telecoms matters, as well as assisting clients in heavily regulated sectors with IT outsourcing work. Liam McMonagle leads the team. Amy Jones is well versed in employment law issues and Katy Dow brings expertise in data protection matters. Megan Craig advises on IT and tech contracts and IP-related cases.