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Michael McLaughlin

UK 2026

Shoosmiths LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Employment

Scotland

11 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Michael qualified as a solicitor in 1997 and is an vastly experienced employment lawyer and advocate based in Shoosmiths Glasgow office. He appears in tribunals and the Employment Appeal Tribunal throughout the UK. He appears in tribunals and the Employment Appeal Tribunal throughout the UK.

He works across a number of different sectors including infrastructure, rail, utilities and the public sector. He specialises in advising clients on the employment law aspects of structural change particularly insourcing and outsourcing and has been involved in high profile and ground breaking TUPE litigation.

Clients comment on Michael's calm, affable, no nonsense style. He is concise and direct when advising clients. They also praise his commanding advocacy style.

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Employment - Scotland

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Michael McLaughlin is the head of the employment division at Shoosmiths in Scotland. He assists claimants and employers with employment tribunal cases involving unfair dismissal, breach of contract, and sex and disability discrimination claims. McLaughlin also advises on TUPE issues.

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Strengths

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Michael provides expert advice on the most complex employment law issues. In addition to his subject expertise, he has a particular awareness of the public sector environment.
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Michael is a personable and highly approachable leader who effectively guides the employment team in delivering exceptional client service.
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Michael is very knowledgeable and provides pragmatic advice that supports the needs of the business.
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Michael takes the most complex of cases and advises on them in a way that makes them feel manageable.
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