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Provided by Laura Salmond
An Accredited Specialist in Employment Law, Laura has specialised in employment law for over 20 years, she deals with all aspects of employment law, both contentious and non-contentious, and has a very loyal client following.
She advises on the full spectrum of employment issues arising in the workplace, including equality and diversity, redundancy, conduct, performance management, whistleblowing, ill health absences, flexible working and disciplinary and grievance matters. She also undertakes mediation, provides tailored employment documentation and advises on the enforceability of restrictive covenants and settlement agreements.
Laura has a wealth of experience advising a broad range of commercial and corporate clients, charities, employers in the education sector and senior executive employees on all aspects of the employment relationship. As well as advising clients on day-to-day employment issues, Laura is a trusted advisor for both new and long-established clients. Clients appreciate her commercial acumen combined with her friendly and approachable manner. She is described as someone who “approaches conflict with a calm demeanour and incisive wit” and as “someone who genuinely cares about the client and the case they are pursuing”.
Laura is particularly experienced in advising and representing trade union and federation members in a wide range of employment-related matters.
Laura represents both employees and employers at Employment Tribunals throughout Scotland and at the Employment Appeal Tribunal, she is therefore able to see a case from both sides and clients rate Laura’s ‘can do’ attitude.
Accreditations
- Accredited Specialist in Employment Law – The Law Society of Scotland
- Certified by the Law Society of Scotland in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Legal traineeship, Blackadders, Dundee (2002 – 2004); assistant, Semple Fraser (2004-2005); assistant, Levy & McRae (2005-2006); associate, Levy & McRae (2007 – 2013); senior associate, Levy & McRae (2013 – 2014); partner, Levy & McRae (2014 – 2015); partner, BTO Solicitors LLP (2015 – present).
Law Society of Scotland; Employment Law Group; Employment Lawyers Association; Mackrell International Employment Law Group.
Laura enjoys socialising, exercising and reading.
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Laura is an excellent legal adviser.
Laura gives great, sound advice relayed in terms that a non-legal professional can understand.
Laura provides sound and considered legal advice. She will go above and beyond to ensure that she has availability to talk through all options.
Laura is clearly very knowledgeable and an expert in her field. She regularly provides swift and reliable advice which is crucial when dealing with sensitive employee relations matters.
Laura is an excellent legal adviser.
Laura gives great, sound advice relayed in terms that a non-legal professional can understand.
Laura provides sound and considered legal advice. She will go above and beyond to ensure that she has availability to talk through all options.
Laura is clearly very knowledgeable and an expert in her field. She regularly provides swift and reliable advice which is crucial when dealing with sensitive employee relations matters.