At Best Startup Scotland we track over 100,000 Scottish startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 38 Legal companies in Edinburgh. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Legal Companies & Startups (Edinburgh)
Amiqus Resolution
Amiqus Resolution is an online service to quickly and affordably resolve commercial disputes without appearing in court or tribunal.
Founder(s): Callum Murray, Robbie Manson
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Legal Tech, Professional Services
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Valla
Data-driven tools for the legal industry
Founder(s): Danae Shell, Danae Shell, Kate Ho
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Legal Tech, SaaS, Software
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My Probate Partner
An online platform that helps consumers manage probate & estate administration.
Founder(s): Mike Davis
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Internet, Legal, Professional Services
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Brodies LLP
Brodies LLP offers clients the largest specialist legal resource in Scotland.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Legal
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Legalesign
Legalesign is business productivity software that enables a business to send, track, manage and store contracts.
Founder(s): Ben Eliott
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing, SaaS, Software
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Monax
Monax is a blockchain-native SAAS company on a mission to change the way folks track & manage their contractual obligations.
Founder(s): Casey Kuhlman, Jan Hendrick Shaeufen, Tyler Jackson
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Blockchain, Computer, Enterprise Software, Legal, Open Source
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Agenor Technology
IT Services company with over a decade of experience in successfully delivering large-scale IT infrastructure programmes
Founder(s): Andy Smith, Jackie Smith
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Cyber Security, Information Technology, Legal, Project Management, Robotics
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Turcan Connell
Turcan Connell is a legal and tax expertise and offers services in dispute resolution, business law and similar services with advice.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Advice, Legal, Professional Services
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Gillespie Macandrew
Gillespie Macandrew is a law firm that offers legal and tax advice for commercial and property law to its clients.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Law Enforcement, Legal, Professional Services, Property Management
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Quorum Network Resources Ltd
Quorum are an IT Consultancy and Services Company.
Founder(s): Andrew Watson, Charles Scott
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, Information Technology, Legal
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Cruise Technologies
Cruise Technologies is a professional business, consultany, management services company.
Founder(s): Chris Gladwin
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, CRM, Information Technology, Legal
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Law Society of Scotland
Law Society of Scotland is a regulatory committee that engages in career mentoring, education, licensing, legal & business support services.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Association, Consulting, Legal, Non Profit, Professional Networking
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Shepherd & Wedderburn LLP
Shepherd & Wedderburn LLP is a law firm,which gives approval to independent and peer reviews.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Advice, Consulting, Legal
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MBM Commercial
MBM Commercial is an law firm.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Commercial, Legal, Venture Capital
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Millar & Bryce
Millar & Bryce provides property search and property reports services.
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Location: Leith, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Information Services, Legal, Real Estate
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Alex Quinn & Partners
Alex Quinn & Partners specializes in the areas of law accountancy including legal aid work, account preparation and litigation services.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Accounting, Finance, Law Enforcement, Legal, Professional Services
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ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan
Solicitors and estate agents.
Founder(s): Catherine McClanachan, Duncan McFadzean, Laura McFadzean
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Legal, Real Estate
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User Vision
User Vision has been delivering quality UX insight, design and strategy to clients across the globe.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, Legal, Product Design, Software, Web Design
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Condatis
Condatis provides design, architecture, support, and consulting services.
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Location: Leith, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, Finance, Information Technology, Legal
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LawWare
LawWare is an integrated legal accounting and practice management software for UK law firms.
Founder(s): Warren Wander
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Accounting, Legal, Software
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FloSuite
FloSuite provides a specialist legal case and business process management software suite for professional service delivery.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Identity Management, Legal, Software
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Scottish Parliament
Scottish Parliament passes laws affecting Scotland on a wide range of domestic issues.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Government, Legal, Politics
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Watermans Solictors
Watermans Solictors is one of Scotland’s leading personal injury firms, securing millions of pounds in compensation claims every year.
Founder(s): Neil Waterman
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Legal
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Simpson & Marwick
Simpson & Marwick is one of Scotland’s leading estate agents and specialises in quality properties across all market sectors.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Legal, Professional Services, Property Management
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Murray Beith Murray
Murray Beith Murray is a law firm that provides a complete range of legal, financial and administrative services.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, Financial Services, Legal, Professional Services
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Faculty of Advocates
The Faculty of Advocates regulates the training, professional practice, discipline of advocates and provides a library of advocates.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Law Enforcement, Legal
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Balfour+Manson
Balfour+Manson operates as a law firm that offers a full range of legal services.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Commercial, Law Enforcement, Legal
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Altis Legal
Altis Legal is a visionary online conveyancing platform, specialising in the Scottish conveyancing market.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Legal
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Scottish Legal Aid Board
Scottish Legal Aid Board is a non-departmental public body responsible to the Scottish Government.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Government, Legal, Service Industry
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Boyd Legal
Boyd Legal is a real estate agency that provides lettings & legal services.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Legal, Real Estate
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Cycle Law Scotland
Cycle Law Scotland provides personal representation with cycling accident claims.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Law Enforcement, Legal, Professional Services
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First Scottish
First Scottish is independent firm of professional searchers.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Legal, Service Industry
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LawSpeak
LawSpeak offers free course notes for every undergrad legal subject.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Legal
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Blair Cadell
Blair Cadell is a firm of Edinburgh solicitors and estate agents.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Legal, Real Estate
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Gibson Kerr
Gibson Kerr is a family-run law firm that has been established in Edinburgh for over 100 years.
Founder(s): Fiona Rasmusen, Scott Rasmusen
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Legal
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Bonaccord Ecosse
Bonaccord Ecosse is a legal firm that offers expertise in space law, life science, food, and drinks along with investment and mediations.
Founder(s): Patricia Barclay
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, Legal, Professional Services
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Urquharts
Urquharts is a law firm that provides legal services for residential and commercial property.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Legal, Professional Services, Service Industry
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Travel Direct
Travel Direct offers travel services through visa processing, legalizations, and translations for certain countries.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Document Preparation, Legal, Translation Service, Travel
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