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Terra Firma Chambers

Employment

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Terra Firma Chambers

Rankings

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Employment - Scotland (Bar)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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 courts in such cases. A notable highlight is Gordon v Grigg & Sons, a disability discrimination case relating to reasonable adjustments. One client notes that the stable has "a good variety of experienced advocates in all areas."

The practice manager is Emma Caskie-Potter.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks are responsive and helpful, and promptly pass on information.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Graham Dunlop
    Graham Dunlop

    Graham Dunlop

    Graham Dunlop has a busy practice in employment claims concerning constructive dismissal, discrimination and redundancies, among other matters.

    • Graham is approachable and technically competent and we can trust him to achieve the desired result.

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  • Maurice O'Carroll
    Maurice O'Carroll

    Maurice O'Carroll

    Maurice O'Carroll is an experienced employment barrister. He has extensive experience of working for both union-backed employees and respondents across a range of subject areas including unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE and whistle-blowing. His experience extends to EAT appeals.

    • Maurice O'Carroll is an excellent all-rounder.

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    • It was a pleasure working with Maurice - he is calm and clear and able to explain complexity.

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  • Peter Grant-Hutchison
    Peter Grant-Hutchison

    Peter Grant-Hutchison

    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.

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