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Finlay McKay

Finlay McKay

UK 2026

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Finlay is a partner in the Employment team, representing clients at Employment Tribunals.

He has an excellent track record of successfully defending claims of discrimination. He is passionate about winning cases for his clients and is a tenacious litigator, presenting complex cases in a straightforward and comprehensible manner.

Finlay is always conscious to present his clients with a clear view on the strengths and weaknesses of their cases, always mindful of reputational and risk issues.

He also works to help his clients avoid Employment Tribunal. He has represented a wide spectrum of clients at judicial mediation and regularly advises on executive terminations achieving commercial solutions for his clients.

Commended for his “highly informed, commercially aware decision making” (Chambers UK), Finlay is trusted by his clients to give them practical advice on employee relations issues ranging from dismissals and grievances to advising on restructurings and harmonisation projects.

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Employment - Scotland

Band 3
Band 3

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Finlay McKay acts for clients across a range of matters from the employment aspects of commercial transactions to claims alleging bullying, harassment and unfair dismissal. McKay also advises on senior executive departures including issues surrounding exit bonuses and restrictive covenants.

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  • Finlay is an excellent, solution-focused partner.

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