Employment

Alison Woods is co-head of CMS's UK employment team. She advises clients across a range of sectors including technology and media, while offering particular strength handling matters pertaining to the oil and gas industry. Woods acts on the employment aspects of transactions, such as the application of TUPE, with further experience of senior executive departures.

Alison is a pleasure to work with. She has the right balance of pragmatism and professionalism.

Alison is brilliant.

Finlay McKay acts for clients across a range of matters from the employment aspects of commercial transactions to claims alleging bullying, harassment and unfair dismissal. McKay also advises on senior executive departures including issues surrounding exit bonuses and restrictive covenants.

Gillian MacLellan represents clients in sensitive claims before the Employment Tribunal relating to discrimination, unfair dismissal and whistle-blowing. She also advises on redundancy measures and employee transfers.

Gillian is an outstanding employment lawyer.

Gillian is really strong in providing training and guidance in relation to tricky things.

Catriona Aldridge is a partner who works on both contentious and non-contentious matters in sectors including financial services, hotels and leisure, and construction.

Eric Gilligan advises on issues surrounding senior executive departures such as exit bonuses and restrictive covenants. He also assists with whistle-blowing matters.

Eric is fantastic.

Eric provides valuable support on complex, multi-jurisdictional employment matters.