Employment | UK Bar

Westwater Advocates houses an impressive roster of employment advocates who defend and pursue. The stable acts for both public and private sector bodies, including the police, the Scottish Government, hospitals and local councils. Members handle a wide range of employment matters, including discrimination and equal treatment claims. Westwater has notable recent experience in cases relating to pension entitlement. Case highlights include Rhona Malone v Chief Constable, Police Service of Scotland, concerning a claim for sex discrimination and victimisation. A client says: "Westwater Advocates have a number of advocates who are able to deal with the most complex cases and appeals."

Terra Firma Chambers has demonstrated expertise in whistle-blowing, unfair dismissal and victimisation claims, acting for employees and employers in the public and private sectors. The advocates appear in the EAT and the courts in such cases.