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Employment - Scotland (Bar)
What the Team is Known For
Home to a solid team of employment law specialists, Themis Advocates acts for both employers and employees in a range of complex disputes. The advocates are frequently called upon in discrimination matters, including unfair dismissal and disability claims. A client states: "I've found that the advocates I've worked with are very commercially aware, and this is factored into any advice given." Members of the set were recently involved in Brackenridge v Ayrshire and Arran Health Board, a multi-day discrimination case.
The practice manager is Kiera Johnston.
Strengths
Excellent response times from clerks.
The clerks are extremely responsive and very helpful.
Notable practitioners
Brian Napier KC is widely recognised as the pre-eminent member of the Employment Bar in Scotland, with additional experience acting in courts across England. He operates a wide employment law practice, with particular strength in discrimination matters. Napier is a well-known advocate, from the Employment Tribunal to the Supreme Court.
Brian is the best employment law advocate in Scotland in my view.
Always an excellent service from Brian - excellent knowledge of employment law with a sound commercial approach.
David James leverages his experience as a solicitor in his burgeoning employment practice. He regularly appears in the Employment Tribunal and the Employment Appeal Tribunal.
David James is extremely intelligent, is great with clients and has exceptional advocacy skills.