Employment

Shepherd and Wedderburn handles a wide range of complex employment issues, with particular strengths in TUPE issues, collective redundancies and restructurings. The team maintains a strong presence representing clients in employment tribunal disputes, including discrimination and whistle-blowing defence. Shepherd and Wedderburn advises clients in the education and energy sectors as well as financial services organisations.

"The team are always readily available and respond in a timely manner."

"The team has a great depth of understanding of the legislation as well as the nuances of what's behind it."

Shepherd and Wedderburn assisted the University of Edinburgh regarding overseas remote working.

Neil Maclean acts for a range of clients including educational institutions, energy companies and financial groups. He assists with employment aspects of corporate transactions as well as TUPE matters and redundancy processes. Maclean also offers strength in employment tribunal claims for discrimination, breach of contract and unfair dismissal. "Neil's a thoughtful, trusted adviser and the kind of lawyer who can solve any business problem." "We always receive excellent support and advice from Neil."

Morag Hutchison advises clients in the financial services and energy sectors on TUPE regulations and senior executive exits as well as representing them in employment litigation. "She is such a wonderful professional who goes above and beyond and is such a pleasure to work with. She has the ability to make challenging situations seem less stressful."