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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Employment

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

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Our employment lawyers are renowned for their impressive technical expertise, proactive approach and ability to deliver practical and commercial solutions. Working with clients, both across the UK and internationally, we have a wealth of experience that extends to all areas of employment law.

The advice we offer covers the day-to-day employment issues, such as disciplinary and grievance, absence, performance, dismissals and industrial relations, as well as supporting corporate transactions, providing advice on TUPE transfers and change management, including redundancy programmes and restructuring and handling employment litigation.

Our lawyers are experienced in advising on Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) proceedings, as well as on alternative dispute resolution approaches such as mediation. Our team includes in-house Solicitor Advocates who regularly appear in the Court of Session, including in relation to the enforcement of restrictive covenants and the protection of confidential information.

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Employment - Scotland

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Shepherd and Wedderburn handles a wide range of complex employment issues, with particular strengths in TUPE issues, collective redundancies and restructurings. The team maintains a strong presence representing clients in employment tribunal disputes, including discrimination and whistle-blowing defence. Shepherd and Wedderburn advises clients in the education and energy sectors as well as financial services organisations.
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Strengths

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  • The Shepherd and Wedderburn team stands out for its responsiveness and tailored customer support.

    Employment respondentUK

  • The Shepherd and Wedderburn team has an ability to provide clear, confident legal advice while taking a pragmatic approach to risk.

    Employment respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Neil Maclean
    Neil Maclean

    Neil Maclean

    Neil Maclean acts for a range of clients including educational institutions, energy companies and financial groups. He assists with employment aspects of corporate transactions as well as TUPE matters and redundancy processes. Maclean also offers strength in employment tribunal claims for discrimination, breach of contract and unfair dismissal.

    • Neil is a natural at building relationships and is a great strategist.

      Employment respondentUK
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  • Tricia Walker
    Tricia Walker

    Tricia Walker

    Tricia Walker focuses her practice on clients within the oil and gas sector, advising on a full range of employment law matters from transactions-related advice to senior executive exits.

    • Tricia is very experienced and provides relevant advice, tailor-made for the organisational context.

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  • Morag Hutchison
    Morag Hutchison

    Morag Hutchison

    Morag Hutchison advises clients in the financial services and energy sectors on TUPE regulations and senior executive exits as well as representing them in employment litigation.

    • Morag is an excellent employment partner who provides realistic and pragmatic advice.

      Employment respondentUK

    • Morag is pragmatic and gives easily applicable advice.

      Employment respondentUK
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