Blackadders LLP has picked up the Digital & Intellectual Property Team of the Year award at the prestigious The Herald Law Awards 2025.
The firm took the title at a gala event at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow on Friday November 7th, hosted by Rob Rinder, the best-selling barrister turned author and television star.
The judges recognised Blackadders’ work with many of Scotland’s leading tech and video games entrepreneurs, including the creative forces behind some of the country’s most globally recognised and commercially successful products.
With specialisms spanning corporate, IP, licensing, publishing and data privacy, the team combines legal expertise, deep sector knowledge and a commercial mindset to provide clients with strategic, forward-looking advice. Whether working with innovative start-ups, ambitious scale-ups or established market leaders, the team’s passion lies in empowering those making a difference across sectors that are vital to Scotland’s economic growth and cultural impact.
Kirk Dailly, Head of the Business Services Group at Blackadders, said: “This award is fantastic recognition for the team who have put in a huge amount of work in recent years to establish the firm as the leader in this sector in Scotland.
“It is a growing and fast-changing sector but one that represents new challenges every week. We enjoy working with creative teams to ensure their ideas come to life in such a way that they can enjoy global success.”
Emma Gray, Joint Managing Partner, said: “We are absolutely delighted for Kirk and the team. There is no doubt that this success reflects everyone’s hard work and national achievements in an exciting sector.”
The Herald Law Awards 2025 celebrate the best people and practices within the sector and involves a lengthy judging process by a panel of independent industry experts.
Blackadders was also recognised by being shortlisted in the Pro Bono and Firm of the Year categories.
Guided by the “5 by 25” strategy, Blackadders delivers high-quality legal services across diverse sectors, with a strong focus on people, technology and inclusion. The team drives continuous improvement and supports clients through complex legal matters. Recent national recognition and sector-leading expertise highlight Blackadders’ reputation for leadership in the Scottish legal market.