Education: Institutions

Shepherd and Wedderburn is a highly rated outfit with an extensive list of prominent education clients across Scotland and abroad, including state and independent schools, further education colleges and universities. The team is particularly adept at advising on contentious employment matters, including discrimination claims and cases concerning allegations of bullying and harassment. The firm regularly assists clients with immigration, data protection and restructuring issues. It represents numerous local authorities with regard to school procurements under the Scottish Government's hub funding model.

"Shepherd and Wedderburn can be relied upon to provide speedy responses."

"The Shepherd and Wedderburn team have a detailed knowledge of contracts and an agile ability to respond to issues rapidly."

"The team always provide speedy responses and I always receive an excellent service. They will always refer you to the correct expert."

Shepherd and Wedderburn advised the University of Glasgow on day-to-day employment matters and defended the university against discrimination claims.

Neil Maclean regularly provides advice on employment matters to leading universities and independent schools in Scotland. He possesses considerable expertise in relation to governance matters and disputes concerning whistle-blowing, breach of contract, unfair dismissal and discrimination allegations. "Neil is very big on employment issues and is very good."