Employment - Scotland
What the Team is Known For
Anderson Strathern offers advice across the whole gamut of employment law, with strengths in employment litigation. The team acts for employers in both the public and private sectors, with extensive experience representing education institutions and charities. The team works on disciplinary, grievance and trade union matters, as well as discrimination and whistle-blowing claims.
Strengths
"Anderson Strathern has specialised knowledge of the government, associated public bodies and public policy. We receive outstanding knowledge and expertise from them."
"The firm has excellent response times both verbally and electronically."
"Anderson Strathern provide an absolutely excellent, first-rate service. They are detailed, thorough, pragmatic and very responsive at all times."
Work Highlights
Anderson Strathern acted for the Scottish Prison Service on a transfer of a PFI prison back into public ownership, which involved the transfer of approximately 300 employeesand various TUPE and trade union issues.
Notable Practitioners
Alun Thomas is a consultant at Anderson Strathern. He advises clients on collective bargaining processes and unfair dismissal claims, as well as both internal and external investigations. "Alun is great, brilliant and fantastic." "He is a very capable guy."
Andrew Brown acts for both public and private sector clients in claims stemming from allegations of discrimination, unfair dismissal and breach of contract. He also advises on staff transfers and redundancy measures, as well as equal pay and industrial action issues. "I haven't got strong enough words to praise Andrew! He is a superb lawyer who provides us with a first-class service."
Dawn Dickson advises clients on pay issues, restrictive covenants and senior executive exits, in addition to representing employers in tribunal claims for unfair dismissal, breach of contract and discrimination.
Robin Turnbull advises on contentious and non-contentious employment matters for public and private sector employers. "Robin is very sensible, bright and clued up. It is always good work with him and I would recommend him."
