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 experience in cases relating to pension entitlement. Case highlights include representing the claimant in Rico Quitongo v Airdrieonians Football Club, an EAT matter concerned with whistle-blowing and victimisation. One client says: "They are always willing to assist in complex, high-value and sophisticated hearings."

The principal clerk is Sheila Westwater.

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 courts in such cases. A notable highlight is Gordon v Grigg & Sons, a disability discrimination case relating to reasonable adjustments. One client notes that the stable has "a good variety of experienced advocates in all areas."

The practice manager is Emma Caskie-Potter.