Brodies LLP, Employment | Chambers UK Profile

About

Provided by Brodies LLP

Our employment practice is one of the largest in Scotland. We support clients in Scotland, the UK and internationally, providing a range of expertise from litigation, business change and consulting, to operational HR support, independent investigations, contracts and policy development, training, and employee relations.

Our in-house and industry experience give us the client focus and insider knowledge to ensure that the service we deliver is always fit for purpose. We routinely appear in the courts and tribunal across the UK and conduct our own advocacy wherever possible.

We have experience of acting for multi-national global organisations as well as smaller local businesses. We also regularly help senior executives with their own employment law issues whether negotiating contracts, or termination issues including negotiating settlement agreements.

Chambers Review

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Employment - Scotland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Brodies offers expert employment advice to a wide range of clients from the finance, education and energy sectors. The firm is adept at assisting with investigations into bullying and harassment allegations, as well as with employment tribunals. The team has impressive experience in TUPE issues, restructuring and discrimination matters. It continues to assist clients with mediations as well as advising on data protection issues.

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Strengths

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The team at Brodies are by far the most commercially aware team I've worked with in employment. They excel at balancing our legal obligations with our commercial interests.

Employment respondent
UK

The Brodies team provides outstanding advice on very complex matters.

Employment respondent
UK

Brodies are exceptional in understanding fit for purpose advice. They fully understand and work with our business to manage expectation and risk.

Employment respondent
UK

The team at Brodies are by far the most commercially aware team I've worked with in employment. They excel at balancing our legal obligations with our commercial interests.

Employment respondent
UK

The Brodies team provides outstanding advice on very complex matters.

Employment respondent
UK

Brodies are exceptional in understanding fit for purpose advice. They fully understand and work with our business to manage expectation and risk.

Employment respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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Tony Hadden

Band 1

Tony Hadden is the head of the employment and immigration team at Brodies. His expertise covers a broad range of employment issues, including disciplinary tribunals, senior exits and employee transfer matters.

Tony is a real leader in his field and is just a delight to work with. He isn't afraid to tackle difficult issues or to give a decisive view on complex matters.

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Lynne Marr

Band 2

Lynne Marr offers particular strength representing clients in harassment and discrimination tribunals. Marr also advises on equality issues such as pay gap reporting. She has particular experience with clients in the financial services sector.

Lynne is able to respond to the most complex and novel questions with ease, providing unwavering support to clients who are facing extremely challenging issues on the ground.

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Elaine McIlroy

Band 4

Elaine McIlroy is an employment expert who also advises clients on immigration. She has an impressive client base that includes businesses operating in the financial services sector.

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Fiona Herrell

Band 4

Fiona Herrell advises clients on matters including employment litigation and day-to-day matters. She has particular experience with clients in the energy sector.

Fiona is an excellent lawyer. She understands our business and provides practical advice and support within the parameters of the legal system.

Fiona is responsive and an expert in her area of law.

Her personable style and ability to make complex situations simple is a huge asset to Brodies.

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