Employment | UK

CMS offers advice across a wide range of employment issues, with the firm particularly recognised for its work with large financial services clients. It also advises clients in the energy and industrial engineering sectors. Its international network allows the team to handle complex cross-border employment issues. CMS advises clients on employment litigation, regularly handling disputes in tribunals and in the higher courts, with particular activity on claims regarding whistle-blowing, discrimination and pay.

Morton Fraser MacRoberts advises both private and public sector clients on a diverse range of employment issues. The team has extensive experience in employment tribunals as well as notable expertise in matters relating to equal pay. The group advises senior employers on a wide range of matters, including terminations and exits. The team also handles TUPE transfers.

Clyde & Co offers support across the whole range of employment issues. The team acts in employment tribunal cases, with particular strength in whistle-blowing, discrimination, bullying and unfair dismissal claims. Clyde & Co also advises on worker status and industrial action matters. It is regularly called upon by clients in the local authority and transport sectors.

Pinsent Masons offers advice on a wide range of issues, with particular strengths in employment tribunal representation, senior executive disputes, restructurings and equal pay issues. The team houses practitioners with experience acting for high-profile clients in the energy and finance sectors, and is notable for its experience in handling multi-jurisdictional employment matters.

Addleshaw Goddard advises clients across the whole spectrum of employment law, with particular expertise in assisting clients from the energy, retail and transport sectors. The strengths of the team include advising on restructuring and outsourcing projects. Addleshaw Goddard has expertise in TUPE and large equal pay cases. The team is sought out for its expertise in handling senior executive issues, with further experience handling unfair dismissal and discrimination claims.

Harper Macleod advises a diverse mix of employers and senior executives, ranging from public sector clients to sports and third-sector organisations. The firm advises on all employment law matters, with extensive experience in TUPE and in issues related to business insolvency. The Harper Macleod team handles contentious matters such as whistle-blowing, dismissal and discrimination claims.

Aberdein Considine specialises in employment law for both businesses and individuals. The firm provides advice on employment contracts and TUPE issues. It also advises employers on disciplinary actions and can represent both employers and employees in employment tribunals.

Burges Salmon has a well-regarded employment team with expertise in the energy, leisure and finance sectors, among others. It acts for high-profile clients on a range of employment matters, including employment tribunal cases regarding claims of unfair dismissal, discrimination, breach of contract and harassment, as well as TUPE matters and whistle-blowing claims.

DLA Piper Scotland LLP is a strong choice for domestic and international employment matters. Its team regularly advises employers on complicated TUPE transfers and employment issues relating to corporate restructurings. It is also frequently sought out for its expert handling sensitive internal investigations and employment tribunal claims arising from allegations of discrimination and whistle-blowing.

gunnercooke undertakes a broad range of employment matters, advising on senior executive exits, discrimination claims, unfair dismissals, TUPE matters and whistle-blowing issues, among others.