Entrusted by significant multinational corporates and regional and international authorities, Brodies LLP’s key strengths lie in handling a broad spectrum of contentious and non-contentious EU and competition law matters. The firm is also recognised for its expertise in subsidy control mandates. The practice is led by Charles Livingstone, whose work spans international merger control issues, antitrust compliance and enforcement work, competition litigation, and market investigations. Christine O’Neill is highly regarded for her expertise in transport infrastructure and competition-related matters, while Jamie Dunne is a go-to adviser for both bidders and public bodies on public procurement issues.

Dentons’ competition team has a strong track record in guiding clients through the full life cycle of competition law matters. With robust experience across both contentious and non-contentious work, the team works with clients from a wide range of sectors, including the energy, retail, manufacturing, transport, and financial services spaces. Keys services include advice on merger control, foreign direct investment, dawn raid compliance, subsidy control, and public procurement. Michael Dean, who is vastly experienced in all facets of competition law, from dawn raids and cartel investigations to merger clearances and vertical agreements, heads the practice. Melanie Martin leads on non-contentious competition matters and subsidy control issues, while Carolyn Burns is a trusted adviser to clients across both public and private sector mandates.

Burness Paull LLP’s practice advises its portfolio of clients on the full range of EU and competition law, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters, from public procurement work to subsidy control issues. Colin Miller oversees the team and has substantial experience in handling investigations being carried out by the Competition and Markets Authority and the European Commission. Graeme Palmer offers particular insight into the utilities sector, while Ruth McNaught specialises in procurement litigation.

CMS has established a strong foothold in the Scottish market, providing comprehensive support to clients on competition and regulatory investigations, merger control issues, and subsidy control work. Graeme Young, whose workload spans competition compliance, commercial agreements, and investigations, heads the practice. Wendy Nicolson is frequently sought out by clients for assistance with public procurement and competition matters. Emma Blundell and Liam Maclean are also recommended.

Shepherd and Wedderburn handles all aspects of competition law work, including procurements, domestic and European investigations, subsidy control issues and transactional work. The group’s workload is spread across the utilities, renewables, infrastructure and energy sectors, with key clients including local Scottish authorities and sports governing bodies. Gordon Downie steers the group and has focused his practice on competition law and regulations in the regulated sector. John MacKenzie specialises in competition damages actions, while Scott Rodger is well-versed in assisting with energy regulation, procurement, and NSI Act matters; Jamie McRorie is also a key contact for energy and utility sector regulation mandates.

Anderson Strathern stands out for its deep-rooted expertise in competition disputes, subsidy regulation, and broader antitrust advisory work, especially within the public sector. The practice demonstrates particular strength in representing clients before the Court of Session, Commercial Court, and the Competition Appeal Tribunal. Practice head Katrina Lumsdaine is known for her longstanding experience in handling competition litigation, while Douglas McLachlan is singled out for his investigation work. Eilidh MacEwan is also noted for her expertise in this area.

Harper Macleod LLP serves a distinguished client base from both the public and private sectors. The team provides day-to-day advice across all aspects of competition law, with a particular focus on public procurement and subsidy control work. In addition to this, the practice regularly handles merger control issues, anti-competitive practice work, and abuse of dominance cases. James McMorrow provides strategic guidance to clients on subsidy control, public procurement, and competition law matters. Wendy Richardson is a key contact for public law issues, and Donnie Munro leads the practice.

Morton Fraser MacRoberts offers proactive support in mitigating the issues linked to mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, as well as subsidy control and public procurement work. Beyond this, the firm assists clients from the energy, infrastructure, healthcare, and food and drink sectors on competition law matters. Practice head Robin Fallas stands out in the transport sector, serving as a key adviser to companies navigating commercial contracts, procurement processes, and compliance with UK and EU law on public projects.