LAWYER PROFILE

Elaine McIlroy

UK 2026

Brodies LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Immigration

Scotland

3 years ranked

Employment

Scotland

3 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Elaine heads the firm’s Immigration offering and acts for employers across the UK.

On the immigration side, Elaine has acted for employers in a range of sectors including Universities, financial services organisations, oil and gas, healthcare. She provides advice in relation to Sponsor Licence applications, compliance issues, Skilled Worker visas, business visitors, Innovator/ Start Up, Global Talent visas, Hong Kong BN(O) visas and Student visas.

Elaine also advises employers on the whole spectrum of employment law issues but has a special focus on TUPE and strategic advisory work. She regularly appears in employment tribunals across the UK and is interested in all areas of discrimination law - diversity and inclusion is a passion of hers.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Immigration - Scotland

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Elaine McIlroy is an experienced immigration lawyer who regularly advises on sponsor licence applications and Skilled Worker visas. She has particular experience across Creative and Global Talent visas.

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Employment - Scotland

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Elaine McIlroy is an employment expert who also advises clients on immigration. She has an impressive client base that includes businesses operating in the financial services sector.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Elaine is fantastic to work with – knowledgeable and pragmatic.
ImmigrationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Elaine has been invaluable when it comes to advising on immigration.
ImmigrationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
She is professional, knowledgeable, supportive and approachable.
ImmigrationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession