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Shoosmiths LLP

Employment

UK Guide 2026 : Scotland


Shoosmiths LLP

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Our national team of specialist lawyers provide excellent client service and legal advice across all employment matters, whether for corporate clients, where our focus is on improving their business in innovative and forward thinking ways, or supporting high net worth individuals on their personal requirements.

There is not much that our national team of experienced specialists has not seen before, meaning they are well placed to deliver cost-effective, strategic and commercial advice aimed at improving your business or meeting your personal requirements. We pride ourselves on investing time to fully understand your objectives meaning we can deliver the support you need, when you need it most, so you can achieve your goals.

We provide a painless way for our clients to keep up to speed on all employment developments. Empowering managers is essential for operational effectiveness and our bespoke training courses are the ideal way to develop your management population’s skills and capability, whilst our unique range of innovative products provide cost-effective solutions to your HR issues. Whatever your requirements, we can provide tailored, innovative and practical advice, strategies and solutions. As well as guiding you or your HR department through the everyday employment issues that arise, we also regularly deliver products and services across a number of specialist areas.

Clients (5)

  • Amey Services Limited
  • Chivas Brothers Limited
  • Beam Suntory
  • Boots
  • Scottish Water

Chambers Review

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Employment - Scotland

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For
Shoosmiths handles employment work for a range of clients in both Scotland and elsewhere. The team works in areas such as equal pay claims and holiday pay disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • Shoosmiths defended Amey Services in employment tribunal proceedings concerning claims of age, sex and disability discrimination.

Strengths

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  • The team consistently excels in client satisfaction.

    Employment respondentUK
  • We are very confident in turning to Shoosmiths for our most complex issues.

    Employment respondentUK
  • The lawyers at Shoosmiths are very approachable, explain things in layman's terms and take time to understand both you and the organisation.

    Employment respondentUK
  • Shoosmiths in Scotland have a fantastic team that have taken time to understand us and provide exemplary, fast advice on all employment matters.

    Employment respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Michael McLaughlin
    Band 3Michael McLaughlin

    Michael McLaughlin

    Michael McLaughlin is the head of the employment division at Shoosmiths in Scotland. He assists claimants and employers with employment tribunal cases involving unfair dismissal, breach of contract, and sex and disability discrimination claims. McLaughlin also advises on TUPE issues.

    • Michael provides expert advice on the most complex employment law issues. In addition to his subject expertise, he has a particular awareness of the public sector environment.

      Employment respondentUK
    • Michael is a personable and highly approachable leader who effectively guides the employment team in delivering exceptional client service.

      Employment respondentUK
    • Michael is very knowledgeable and provides pragmatic advice that supports the needs of the business.

      Employment respondentUK
    • Michael takes the most complex of cases and advises on them in a way that makes them feel manageable.

      Employment respondentUK
  • Associates to watchGrace Watson
    Associates to watchGrace Watson

    Grace Watson

    Grace Watson is a senior associate at Shoosmiths and advises employers on a wide range of employment matters, including employment tribunal claims and TUPE transfers.

    • Grace's deep knowledge and expertise are evident in every interaction, providing confidence in her capabilities.

      Employment respondentUK
    • Grace provides strong advice, is easily available and has the ability to break down complex problems into manageable pieces.

      Employment respondentUK
  • Associates to watchJennifer Wright
    Associates to watchJennifer Wright

    Jennifer Wright

    Jennifer Wright is a principal associate at Shoosmiths and handles various matters including whistle-blowing claims and industrial disputes.
    • Jennifer is a very customer-focused and approachable lawyer who has the ability to break a complex problem into simple elements and provide pragmatic advice and guidance.

      Employment respondentUK
    • Jennifer is an excellent lawyer.

      Employment respondentUK
  • Associates to watchSamantha Mackie
    Associates to watchSamantha Mackie

    Samantha Mackie

    Samantha Mackie is a senior associate at Shoosmiths. She is frequently called upon to represent employers in employment tribunal claims.

    • Her knowledge in the field is evident, as she provides expert guidance and support.

      Employment respondentUK
    • Samantha always has a sense of how to get to the right result and is good under pressure.

      Employment respondentUK
    • Sam is incredibly knowledgeable and extraordinarily tactical.

      Employment respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Shoosmiths LLP (4)

Scotland

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