Employment
UK Bar Guide 2025 : Scotland (Bar)
Band 2
Contact number
(0131) 260 5830Chambers Review
Terra Firma Chambers has demonstrated expertise in whistle-blowing, unfair dismissal and victimisation claims, acting for employees and employers in the public and private sectors. The advocates appear in the EAT and the courts in such cases. A notable highlight is Leishman v Cassiltoun Housing Association, an unfair dismissal claim.One client notes that the stable has "a good variety of experienced advocates in all areas."
The practice manager is Emma Caskie-Potter.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks are extremely quick and helpful in their response to inquiries and will always try to find counsel to assist."
"All the clerks I have dealt with are friendly and quick to respond whenever urgent assistance is needed."
"The clerks are extremely quick and helpful in their response to inquiries and will always try to find counsel to assist."
"All the clerks I have dealt with are friendly and quick to respond whenever urgent assistance is needed."
Notable Practitioners
Graham Dunlop has a busy practice in employment claims concerning constructive dismissal, discrimination and redundancies, among other matters.
"Graham is good with clients and helps them to understand complex matters of court process. Graham can quickly appreciate the commerciality of actions and works to assist clients in achieving goals."
Maurice O'Carroll is an experienced employment barrister. He has extensive experience working for both union-backed employees and respondents across a range of subject areas including unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE and whistle-blowing.
"Maurice's service is excellent in every respect."
"Maurice is always impressive."
"Maurice has an extremely high level of expertise, and the level of service we get from him is second to none."
Peter Grant-Hutchison has extensive experience of employment law issues, with expertise in discrimination matters, unfair dismissal claims and TUPE. He has strengths in handling trade union disputes and has regularly represented clients both in employment tribunals and in the High Court.
"Peter is able respond quickly with precision on the legal issues and commercially aware advice for clients. He also has great oral and written communication skills."
"Peter is very experienced and always prepared when attending hearings."