‘Brodies consistently add value to what we do. They are available, efficient, approachable and focused on what the client wants and needs and tailor themselves to deliver on that.’

‘The Brodies team is client-focussed, on top of their subject area and capable of approaching a problem in a multi-disciplined way that takes complex issues and brings options and solutions into sharp relief. Lynne Marr has been first-class in delivering positive outcomes in complex matters.’

‘Tony Hadden provides us with invaluable support, knows our business well, and is practical and pragmatic. ’

‘The Brodies employment team take their client relationships extremely seriously. They invest time and effort to get to know the business, retaining corporate knowledge and providing practical pragmatic and commercial advice without ever losing sight of the relevant legal issues.’

‘Tony Hadden, Joan Cradden and Hazel Coutts provide a seamless team that share information and knowhow so there is consistency in the quality of advice and service received no matter what the circumstances.’

‘Fiona Herrell is incredibly client focused. She gives very pragmatic advice and will directly support the HR team.’

‘The Brodies employment team is fantastic. They fully understand our business and offer practical, pragmatic advice. Their Workbox technology is also critical to our policy work and we would not be without them.’

‘Fiona Herrell is a godsend. Fiona offers practical advice as well as offering challenges where needed. Her knowledge of the business and industry is second to none and we are very grateful to have her as part of our team.’

‘The dedicated team puts client’s needs at the forefront of the service provided. They are sympathetic and offer prompt service, taking the feeling of worry from the client .’

‘Morag Moffett is a true professional but not without the all-important human touch and elements. She is such a kind and understanding personality and so attentive and sympathetic.’

‘Always excellent pragmatic and clear advice. Outstanding client service and engagement and collaboration.’

‘Jamie Meechan is extremely responsive and pragmatic. Very clear and transparent advice is always provided. Rachel McKay is extremely knowledgeable, clean and concise in her advice and always an absolute pleasure to work with.’

‘They are the perfect blend of friendliness and professionalism. From the moment we engaged with them, they displayed a remarkable ability to understand our company and our needs, allowing them to tailor their advice and support accordingly.’

‘Andrew Knight consistently demonstrates a sincere interest in staying informed about changes or developments within our company during our interactions. His approach really supports the relationship that we have built with Burness Paull.’

‘The team is always available. They have taken time to understand our business needs so that advice can be given in a strategic manner. Advice is always considered and takes account of the context within which it is given.’

‘Burness Paull has extensive experience in supporting the offshore drilling sector. Their deep understanding of the intricacies and nuances in our sector means they can offer highly pragmatic and sound advice.’

‘A very collaborative team with strong experience. The team has experimented with technology e.g. online trackers, which help to manage stakeholders and make things more efficient.’

‘Catriona Aldridge provides strong employment law advice and helps us understand any risks. This commercial approach allows us to manage our business effectively.’

‘CMS provide excellent advice and service. Their understanding of the organisation enables them to advise in the context of our operating environment.’

‘Catriona Aldridge and her team provide the appropriate level of advice, tailored to the issues we engage them on. The advice is measured and timely and they are always there to support when needed.’

‘The pragmatic and business-minded approach they take is impressive. The CMS team have made it their place to understand our complex global structure, and always provide solutions to fit a scenario.’

‘Gillian MacLellan provides an outstanding level of support. She identifies team members to support on our matters with careful consideration, and always ensures only the best level of service is provided. Gillian has ensured we have been able to address such matters in a compliant, but business focussed way.’

‘Innes Clark is the ‘go-to’ person for ‘what’s new’ in employment law. Lindsey Cartwright is a sought-after speaker at sector events and is not afraid to present on difficult topics and share her knowledge where others would shy away or wish to keep the knowledge to themselves. Hayley Johnson has a proven track record in representing Claimants.’

‘I value their honest approach with clients – they are clear from the outset about prospects of success and do not give any client false hope or expectation. They are practical and commercial in their approach to litigation and negotiation.’

‘They are more knowledgeable and better value for money than other lawyers we have worked with. Always on hand with direct and clear advice. Very knowledgeable and commercial.’

‘With market-leading knowledge of the sector, they have a highly commercial but technically detailed approach. They stand out as an expert in their field.’

‘Morton Fraser McRoberts has a wide and diverse team. This means that you are able to obtain legal advice on any matters required from a company who we trust and who know our organisation and their policies/procedures and ethos.’

‘Alan Delaney gets to know you on a personal level and therefore he is approachable to the team and fully understands the challenges that are unique to us.’

‘The employment law team is distinguished not only by their comprehensive expertise in employment law but also by their innovative approach to client service. What sets this practice apart is their exceptional responsiveness and dedication to understanding the specific needs of our organisation.’

‘Sarah Gilzean’s leadership and strategic insight have been pivotal in steering our organisation through complex legal landscapes. Their ability to distil complicated legal concepts into actionable advice is unparalleled.’

‘The team are very pragmatic when they give advice. They give honest and practical advice always. I recommend BTO to all of our clients as our go to Employment Law support.’

‘Dawn Robertson is such a great support to our business. She is always available and always on hand whenever we have any problem, big or small! Dawn and Douglas Strang are a pleasure to work with and alongside. Our clients love them too!’

‘Whenever support is required the team collaborates well and responds very quickly with any information that I need.’

‘Dawn Robertson understands our business and listens to what we really needs and advises accordingly. Dawn always has our best interests at heart and will advise and let’s us know all options so we are fully informed and can make the best decision for us.’

‘They offer good advice and excellent service.’

‘Caroline Carr is very knowledgeable and easy to work with.’

‘We have been very happy with the support provided by BTO in the advice they have given and approaches they have taken.’

‘Laura Salmond is a real asset to their business and is a tremendous support in helping me reach the correct path to follow in all matters legal within employment law.’

‘The team is very attentive and expectational in their knowledge whenever we require their input/support.’

‘Very knowledgeable.’

‘Alison Weatherhead is very personable and provides clear and pragmatic advice.’

‘Sarah Jackman communicates clearly and delivers business-focused advice.’

‘Sarah Jackman provided clear and commercial advice in a day and highlighted other issues as well that we hadn’t thought of. Sarah’s in-house experience shines through in the advice she gives, and she can take on board the bigger picture.’

‘They have deep knowledge and experience in the team, as well as an ability for one team member to pick up when a colleague is away in a seamless transition.’

‘Very personable and approachable lawyers, proactive in their thinking and good at proposing a way forward and then putting it into action. Quick turnaround of documents.’

‘They understand the issue, listen and provide solid legal advice and solutions, support throughout the project or issue, and guide along the way with regular communication and advice.’

‘Great communicators, hold expert knowledge in their field, are pragmatic, and offer solutions. Provide valuable support during projects.’

‘Shepherd and Wedderburn has a unique and personal approach and takes time to get into the nitty gritty of issues, then carefully weighs up advice and suggestions for further steps. The fact that they are approachable, available at short notice and always have an open ear makes them invaluable to us as a legal partner.’

‘Deborah Miller and Gillian Moore have been absolutely outstanding in their work with us. What we particularly value is the no-nonsense approach – it is astonishing how much we can discuss in brief meetings, how quickly they respond to our queries and with follow up advice. Definitely the best law firm we have ever worked with, thanks to incredibly talented and knowledgeable individuals working for them.’

‘The team are extremely helpful.’

‘Gillian Hutchison is always very responsive and will work closely with you to ensure the right outcome is achieved.’

‘Robert Phillips is an astute and pragmatic lawyer.’

‘Extremely trustworthy and responsive. The real difference is the ability to communicate legal jargon in a way that is clear to clients. There is also the friendly manner of the team – not to mention their patience.’

‘Kelly Brown’s crystal-clear communication and guidance combined with the best-in-class client care. More recently Andrea Hunter has displayed the same approach and was highly supportive.’

‘Excellent team all-round from top to bottom.’

‘Eversheds’ team of legal professionals offer the full breadth of employment topics. They are quick to respond and offer practical solutions often to complex scenarios. Advice is presented in a practical and easy to understand way that aids onward communication.’

‘Euan Smith was available and guided us to explore the options and then to apply the chosen way forward. His guidance proved effective in navigating a difficult pathway. It was also reassuring to work with someone who is clearly knowledgeable & experienced in their field.’

‘They have a pragmatic approach to employment matters. There is not only legal knowledge and bare legal facts but also an understanding of what is important to our business and what we can deliver.’

‘Euan Smith is an excellent partner to our business. He understands me as the client and our business. He is also humorous and supportive of our frustrations.’

‘Very knowledgeable in the subject matter; always able to reach various members of the team; always able to work against tight deadlines.’

‘Very patient when explaining new concepts; balanced when approaching difficult topics; very thorough.’

‘I have no hesitation in speaking to any colleague at this practice, as my experience has always been great. I know I will receive sound advice, a pragmatic way through even the trickiest of issues and truly appreciate the people in particular.’

‘Very commercial legal advice. They are able to quickly and clearly articulate a potential settlement and explain what areas were non negotiable. There was speedy and clear collaboration with other Eversheds teams that enabled the delivery of holistic advice.’

‘I found the practice, from enquiry to engagement to fulfilment, effortless and supportive, which gave me confidence during a challenging time with my ex-employer.’

‘Scott Milligan put me at ease from start to finish. His soft skills were a massive differentiator and something I wasn’t expecting. He was always ready to put me at ease, available for counsel and guided me effortlessly through a tough time.’

‘Ewan Stafford’s responsiveness and availability were notable, making himself accessible to us at all times. His immediate support instilled confidence in our understanding of our rights and our position, guiding us on the best course of action. His wealth of experience and professionalism were evident and precisely what my family and I needed during this critical time.’

‘Harper Macleod has a comprehensive team of professionals who can provide support and assistance across a plethora of legal subjects. This enables the client to focus on the issues at hand whilst the professionals take on the role of leading and managing the legal issue.’

‘Bruce Caldow provided clarity and confidence.’

‘The firm is very professional.’

‘Bruce Caldow is exceptional.’

‘Exceptionally prompt; pragmatic; clear and understandable advice and insights. Exceptionally responsive and the quality of the work is always excellent. Also prepared to go that extra mile, such as when they supported us with an in-house training initiative, which was very well-received.’

‘Kate Wyatt is first-rate in the employment field. She just knows her stuff; is exceptionally engaging; more than sufficiently direct; is very insightful and we all enjoy working with her.’

‘The document templates and resource file are very useful. The people are all knowledgeable, engaging, and easy to get hold of and speak to.’

‘They are all knowledgeable and easy to contact. Really understand our organisation and sector. Provide clear, consistent advice quickly.’

‘Each member of the team has been fantastic. Kate Wyatt’s assured manner explaining the options left me confident that the correct and appropriate actions were being taken.’

‘No matter who you deal with in the Lindsays employment team, you know you’re in safe hands. Knowledgeable, practical, honest and responsive, they support you to deliver your objective in the way that most effectively minimises risk.’

‘Kate Wyatt is authoritative and no-nonsense. Daniel Gorry is calm and confident. Ben Doherty has an informal, collaborative approach.’

‘I’ve always found Lindsays to be highly professional, diligent and creative in their approach. They always take time to understand our specific requirements and adapt their approach accordingly.’

‘Robert Holland was sympathetic and patient. The associates working on the case were quick to respond to my emails.’

‘The fact that there is always someone available to give advice makes this practice unique.’

‘The team is extremely responsive to queries and questions and provides in depth answers and follow ups.’

‘Robert Holland is a leading employment lawyer in Scotland. He has a pragmatic and commercial approach to the resolution of disputes.’

‘Robert Holland is diligent, compassionate and empathetic, while at the same time hugely tenacious and direct.’

‘The team at AC are all extremely knowledgeable but in addition to that they have a lovely manner and instil confidence in their clients. The team have taken the time to learn about our industry and team which is hugely important in order to offer the best advice in the situation.’

‘Nicola Gray’s advice is always excellent and commercially minded. She is quick to respond and always makes herself available when required.’

‘They quickly pick up our processes and ways of working, which makes dealing with them extremely easy. They are easy to talk to and you are made to feel very comfortable and no question is ever a stupid question.’

‘You always get to speak to someone when you call. You very rarely have to wait for a call to be returned. Kate Hodgkiss is exceptional not only in her knowledge, her understanding of our business and of me, but her manner and they way she instils confidence when dealing with stressful situations.’

‘The practice really understands our business, our challenges and risk profile. The advice is timely, pragmatic and extremely helpful.’

‘Kate Hodgkiss is fantastic. I really value her insights, advice, reference to market practice and case law. She is also very attentive and responds quickly. The solutions she provides are insightful and always work well for my business. I trust her.’

‘Euan Bruce manages the relationship well.’

‘Kate Hodgkiss is incredible. I love working with her, it feels like we are a team. She provides easy to understand guidance and takes into consideration all the options available allowing us to make informed choices. Kate is the best!’

‘Shoosmiths are great. They are very professional, give expert advice, and support us like they’re a member of our company rather than a service provider.’

‘Samantha Mackie always provides excellent advice for us, responds very quickly, looks through the situation from every angle and potential risk and has always been stellar. On top of that, she is polite, humble and carries herself with the utmost professionalism.’

‘The key benefit of working with Shoosmiths is the realistic and down-to-earth approach to employment law matters.’

‘Michael McLaughlin is a brilliant lawyer and able to analyse the most challenging and complex matters and identify realistic solutions. He has created a team of brilliant, like-minded people who are an absolute credit to the Shoosmiths brand.’

‘Samantha Mackie, Jen Wright, Grace Watson have all worked tirelessly to support my organisation. They really are excellent at what they do – I cannot emphasise this enough.’

‘Fantastic Employment Law team in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Very knowledgeable, measured and commercially astute. In the past, I have found a lot of employment law firms to be risk averse. Shoosmiths considers all information and provides a risk assessment based on all information, the good and the not so good.’

‘The team provide a service that is professional; timely; advice is trusted and they are approachable and all done with a smile. Samantha Mackie’s knowledge and measured advice is fantastic. Service from Grace Watson is always measured, timely and takes all aspects into consideration.’

‘Having worked with Shoosmiths for a number of years I find their approach incredibly helpful, and they always work with you to get the result that you want, advising you of any potential pitfalls but providing pragmatic solutions.’

‘Tailored advice to meet the needs of the organisation. Ability to work through complex government, public sector, private sector, and third sector arrangements.’

‘Jonathan Rennie gives clear and pragmatic advice that is appropriately pitched to the audience.’

‘The advice and guidance from all members of the team when dealing with legal issues is excellent.’

‘Jonathan Rennie has an excellent appreciation of our business and people.’