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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. In November 2023, Morton Fraser and MacRoberts merged; the combined firm is called Morton Fraser MacRoberts.
Work Highlights
- Morton Fraser MacRoberts represented North Ayrshire Council in an equal pay dispute brought by 500 staff going back 14 years.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Morton Fraser MacRoberts team are able to quickly understand the situation and present practical options to move forward, weighing up the risk involved."
"Morton Fraser MacRoberts provide us with incredibly detailed, relevant and timely advice and support."
"The team consistently delivers high-level employment guidance and advice."
"The Morton Fraser MacRoberts team are able to quickly understand the situation and present practical options to move forward, weighing up the risk involved."
"Morton Fraser MacRoberts provide us with incredibly detailed, relevant and timely advice and support."
"The team consistently delivers high-level employment guidance and advice."
Notable Practitioners
Innes Clark is the head of the employment team at Morton Fraser MacRoberts. He assists clients with unfair dismissal and discrimination claims, in addition to advising on TUPE implications of corporate transactions. Clark also advises on matters surrounding the departure of senior executives.
"I always benefit from his insightful advice."
"We receive a very consistent, excellent service from Innes."
"We always find he gives excellent advice and service."
Lindsey Cartwright advises clients on redundancies and TUPE transfers, and regularly handles unfair dismissal and discrimination claims.
"Lindsey is my go-to adviser. I can be sure she understands the need, values and culture of the business."
"Lindsey provides the highest level of service on any topic. We rely on her completely on all legal matters."
David Walker advises clients on employment litigation matters, including equal pay, age and sex discrimination, and unfair dismissal claims. He has further strength advising on TUPE matters.
"David is an excellent subject matter expert with superb comprehension for our requirements."
Alan Delaney assists employers facing a broad range of employment issues including tribunal claims and senior-level departures.
"Alan consistently provides clear and tailored advice on complex matters in relation to TUPE, business restructures, trade union negotiations and all other employment law matters."
"Alan is great to work with and we can rely on his advice. He has a genuine interest in what we are doing and in finding practical solutions."
"I always find Alan helpful and solution-focused."
Sarah Gilzean assists clients with equal pay litigation, TUPE issues, holiday pay claims and industrial relations, among other areas.
"I trust her advice implicitly due to her demonstrable understanding of the sector in which we operate and her proven track record providing advice across a wide variety of employment-related matters."
"Sarah is excellent in areas of discrimination."
Kenny Scott advises both employers and employees on termination and redundancy matters, with further strength in handling unfair dismissal and discrimination claims.
"Kenny's expertise shines through at all times."
Ranked Lawyers at
Morton Fraser MacRoberts
Scotland
Members
Provided by Morton Fraser MacRoberts
Alan Delaney
Andrew Gibson
Elise Turner
Hayley Johnson
Clients
Provided by Morton Fraser MacRoberts
Historic Environment Scotland
Ministry of Defence
Police Scotland
Royal Mail Group
Schuh Limited
Scottish Legal Aid Board
Unison
Velux Limited