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Employment - Scotland (Bar)

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What the Team is Known For

Westwater Advocates houses an impressive roster of employment advocates who defend and pursue. The stable acts for both public and private sector bodies, including the police, the Scottish government, hospitals and local councils. Members handle a wide range of employment matters, including discrimination and equal treatment claims. Westwater has notable experience in cases relating to pension entitlement. Case highlights include representing the claimant in Rico Quitongo v Airdrieonians Football Club, an EAT matter concerned with whistle-blowing and victimisation. One client says: "They are always willing to assist in complex, high-value and sophisticated hearings."

The principal clerk is Sheila Westwater.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alice Stobart
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Alice Stobart provides expert advice across the whole range of employment issues, with added strength in professional discipline matters. She regularly handles complex discrimination issues including those relating to ageism and sexism. Stobart is also adept at supporting clients with difficult cases of unfair and constructive dismissal.

Alice is a very safe pair of hands, and works diligently on her cases.

Alice is straightforward and sensible. She ensures that her opinions are pragmatic and easy to understand.

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Calum H S MacNeill
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Calum MacNeill KC is an experienced practitioner instructed in all aspects of employment law, with expertise in handling complex restrictive covenant and unfair dismissal claims, as well as equal pay and discrimination cases. He has represented clients in courts across the land, ranging from employment tribunals to complex cases in the Supreme Court.

Callum is exceptional. He is a joy to work with and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him for complex, sensitive and high-value cases.

Calum is a very safe pair of hands for complex employment law work.

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David Hay
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David Hay represents individuals, large organisations and local authorities across the whole range of employment law. His particular areas of interest include unfair dismissal, discrimination law, whistle-blowing and the Working Time Regulations.

His advocacy style is outstanding. His written work is meticulous and clear, demonstrating a high standard of legal craftsmanship.

David gives clients great confidence and cuts to the root of complex cases quickly.

David Hay is approachable and client-centered.

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Kenneth McGuire
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Kenneth McGuire is an advocate with experience across the whole range of employment law, with particular strengths in discrimination and equal pay issues. He regularly represents clients in employment tribunals and the Court of Session.

Ken is a safe pair of hands and has been our go-to counsel. He is good on his feet, very responsive and his written work is excellent.

Ken is a very safe pair of hands, and works diligently on his cases.

Ken is an excellent advocate and excels at presenting our case to employment judges and EAT judges.

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Mark Allison
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Mark Allison leverages his previous experience as a solicitor to assist clients in a range of employment matters before the Employment Tribunal.

He's an outstanding advocate.

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Neil MacDougall
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Neil MacDougall acts for both employees and employers. He is well versed in matters regarding unfair dismissal, race discrimination and harassment claims. He is also involved in TUPE-related matters.

He gets to grips with complex issues.

Neil MacDougall's professionalism, integrity and commitment to delivering the best outcomes are always present.

Colin Edward KC
New Silks

Colin Edward KC has a strong employment practice, regularly appearing in the High Court and First-tier Tribunal.

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Calum H S MacNeill KC
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David Hay KC
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Alice Stobart
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