Employment - Scotland
What the Team is Known For
Thorntons Law advises employers on a range of employment issues, with particular expertise in representing groups in the education sector. The team has experience handling complex whistle-blowing and unfair dismissal claims. Thorntons Law is also well practised in matters related to TUPE and redundancy processes.
Strengths
"The speed and quality of support we receive from Thorntons is indicative of a team with deep and broad skills, experience and knowledge. We always receive very speedy, good quality responses."
"Thorntons provides excellent employment law advice in a clear and concise way, taking account of different aspects of an issue. It has a highly experienced employment law team."
"Thorntons totally support us, make us feel important and go above and beyond to help."
"Thorntons provide highly responsive, dependable and reliable advice. Their service levels and responsiveness are nothing short of fabulous."
"Thorntons are very friendly, approachable and proactive. We have confidence in the fact that they completely understand complex legislation and always provide measured and considered advice."
Work Highlights
Thorntons Law advised EQ Chartered Accountants on the employment aspects of its acquisition by the Sumer Group.
Notable Practitioners
Chris Phillips is the head of the Thorntons Law employment practice in Edinburgh. Phillips advises both individuals and organisations. He advises on matters relating to the full life cycle of the employment relationship, from contract negotiation through to exits and employment disputes.
Debbie Fellows advises clients in the education sector, advising on TUPE and international secondment issues as well as representing clients in discrimination and harassment cases. She also handles gender pay gap reporting matters. "She provides very high-quality, comprehensive employment law advice in a clear and concise way." "She is intuitive, clear and decisive."
Noele McClelland advises housing associations and education sector clients on a range of matters, including senior executive exits and claims alleging discrimination, bullying, harassment and unfair dismissal. She also acts on TUPE matters. "Noele is highly knowledgeable about employment law. She is a trusted adviser, acting as a valuable sounding board in relation to governance as well as employment law and other service matters."
