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Blackadders LLP

Employment

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Blackadders LLP

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Employment - Scotland

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Blackadders is an established firm with a presence across the whole of Scotland. The team offers advice to both employers and employees across a diverse range of employment issues, including expertise in employment tribunal representation. Blackadders handles employment issues arising from M&A activity. The team advises clients in the construction and engineering sectors.
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Work Highlights

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  • Blackadders defended Leisure & Culture Dundee in employment tribunal claims for unfair dismissal and discrimination.

Strengths

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  • All members of the Blackadders team are quick to respond to queries and concerns, providing sensible, comprehensive and accessible legal advice.

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  • The Blackaddars Employment team are generous with their time and expertise.

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  • The employment law team at Blackadders stands out for its exceptional expertise, proactive approach and client-centric focus.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Simon Allison
    Simon Allison

    Simon Allison

    Simon Allison is the head of the employment division at Blackadders. He specialises in employment litigation, representing employers in a range of matters, including claims for unfair dismissal and Working Time Regulations breaches. Allison also advises clients on redundancies and TUPE matters.

    • Simon is quite frankly an excellent employment lawyer. I would not go anywhere else.

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    • Simon's warm manner and approachability, combined with immense legal knowledge and experience, is a real strength.

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    • Simon is extremely knowledgeable, commercially aware and engaging.

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  • Jack Boyle
    Jack Boyle

    Jack Boyle

    Jack Boyle advises on working time and minimum wage issues as well as unfair dismissal and discrimination claims. He also assists with TUPE and termination of employment matters.

    • Jack is very knowledgeable and has the ability to simplify issues.

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    • Jack is extremely knowledgeable, calm in his demeanour and a great listener.

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    • Jack quickly understands the issues, providing practical and considered advice.

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