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Nigel MacKay

Nigel MacKay

UK 2026

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Leigh Day
 Leigh Day

Ranked in 1 practice area

Employment: Employee & Trade Union

London (Firms)

6 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Nigel is a partner and joint head of the Employment Department at Leigh Day.

Nigel deals with all aspects of employment and discrimination law. He represents employees, senior executives and trade union clients in claims before the Employment Tribunal all the way up to the Supreme Court. Nigel also advises on contracts, restrictive covenants and bonus issues.

Nigel has particular expertise in advising senior directors and executives, as well as those working in the gig economy.

Nigel is a frequent public speaker on employment law issues and is regularly asked to provide comment to the media.

Career

• MA law, Cambridge University

• LPC, BPP Law School

• Trainee and associate at Herbert Smith (now Herbert Smith Freehills)

• Senior Associate at Squire Sanders (now Squire Patton Boggs)

• Partner, Leigh Day

Professional Memberships

Nigel is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association training committee.

Publications

Employment Law and the Gig Economy by Nigel Mackay and Annie Powell (Law Publishing Brief, 2018).

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Employment: Employee & Trade Union - London (Firms)

Band 1
Individual Editorial
Co-head of Leigh Day's employment department Nigel MacKay is well known for his expertise in high-profile employment cases including employment status and equal pay claims. He is also adept at handling discrimination and whistle-blowing matters.
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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Nigel MacKay is a huge champion of claimants and has excellent judgement in achieving amazing results.

    Employment: Employee & Trade UnionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Nigel MacKay's levels of care, professionalism and knowledge were second to none.

    Employment: Employee & Trade UnionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Nigel is a brilliant lawyer, he has his eye on the ball and is very committed to his clients.

    Employment: Employee & Trade UnionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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