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DLA Piper LLP

Employment

UK Guide 2026 : Scotland


DLA Piper LLP

Rankings

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Employment - Scotland

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper Scotland LLP is a strong choice for domestic and international employment matters. Its team regularly advises employers on complicated TUPE transfers and employment issues relating to corporate restructurings. It is also frequently sought out for its expert handling sensitive internal investigations and employment tribunal claims arising from allegations of discrimination and whistle-blowing.

Strengths

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  • The DLA Piper team offers unparalleled subject matter expertise and a profound ability to explain complex matters in simple English.

    Employment respondentUK
  • The DLA Piper team provides an exceptional level of service and is understanding the business and its requirements, making advice understandable.

    Employment respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Kate Hodgkiss
    Band 3Kate Hodgkiss

    Kate Hodgkiss

    Kate Hodgkiss heads the DLA Piper employment practice in Scotland. She regularly advises clients on contentious employment matters, including those relating to immigration. Kate also advises on restructurings and senior executive issues.

    • Kate is brilliant in her approach to handling complex and sensitive cases. She makes a conscious effort to understand a case and inquire about aspects we had not considered.

      Employment respondentUK
    • When Kate speaks everyone listens. She has a proven track record of being able to explain complex legal issues in a way that makes sense for your business.

      Employment respondentUK
  • Associates to watchEuan Bruce
    Associates to watchEuan Bruce

    Euan Bruce

    Euan Bruce is a legal director at DLA Piper Scotland and has experience in advising employers across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.

    • Euan provides great service.

      Employment respondentUK
    • Euan is an excellent and experienced lawyer who is very easy to work with.

      Employment respondentUK

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