Scotland

Scotland

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With a legacy in Scotland dating back to 1871, we are committed to the market and deeply rooted in the community. Our lawyers are intimately familiar with the nuances of doing business in Scotland, and can help you get things done quickly and effectively.

Our Scottish-based team provides cost-effective, UK-wide advice, sharing insights, approaches and ideas with global colleagues to offer clients proven solutions to even the most complex challenges.

As the world’s largest law firm, we offer clients more talent in more locations than any other legal services provider. In Scotland you will benefit from the cross-market insights of the 200+ lawyers we have on the ground.

Recognition

Dentons celebrates quality rankings in Chambers Europe 2025

March 20, 2025

With 142 lawyers ranked and 112 practice and sector rankings, Dentons has maintained a strong position in the newly released Chambers Europe 2025 guide. These results highlight the quality of our talent across the region and confirm the firm’s solid positioning, backed by consistently positive client feedback.

Dentons receives five awards at the EMEA Women in Business Law Awards 2024

June 28, 2024

Global law firm Dentons has been honored with five awards at the 2024 Women in Business Law Awards EMEA, celebrating its efforts to promote gender equality and the advancement of women within the legal profession and beyond.

Dentons recognized for quality in Chambers Europe 2024

March 14, 2024

In the newly released 2024 edition of the Chambers Europe guide, Dentons has solidified its market positioning in the region, growing both practice and individual rankings. Chambers and Partners has granted 201 individual accolades to 175 Dentons lawyers across 17 European jurisdictions as well as in the CEE and Europe-wide categories. Along with individual recognitions, Dentons received 123 practice and sector rankings, of which 49 were in Band 1 and 2.

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Insights

Short-term FRAND licences are here to stay

June 4, 2025

United Kingdom: The recent Court of Appeal (CoA) ruling in Lenovo v. Ericsson [2025] EWCA Civ 182 has expanded the application scope of its earlier short-term licence ruling in Panasonic v. Xiaomi [2024] EWCA Civ 1143. The ruling reaffirms the English courts' approach which favours implementers that are willing to pay royalties pending the final determination of fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms.

Dawn raids: Scotland – the element of surprise

June 3, 2025

Scotland: In civil disputes, it is often the case that the outcome of court proceedings will hinge on evidence which is in the possession of the respondent party.

Inner House guidance on group proceedings in Scotland

May 22, 2025

Scotland: In July 2025, it will be five years since Part 4 of the Civil Litigation (Expenses and Group Proceedings) (Scotland) Act 2018 came into force – the Act which introduced the ability to bring group proceedings (known in other jurisdictions as class actions).

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