Terra Firma Chambers includes a number of juniors active in employment cases for both employers and employees. Maurice O’Carroll, who has a strong trade union following, represented the claimant in an employment tribunal case, in which it was at issue if absence due to pregnancy-related conditions outside the protected period constitute sex discrimination.
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Testimonials
Stable
‘The stable has a good range of counsel in terms of skill and experience. Terra Firma can cater for most litigation needs and offers a good range of training and networking events.’
Clerking
‘The stable administration is first class – always responsive and helpful.’
‘The clerks are second to none. They are friendly and approachable without fail. They are always willing to try and accommodate requests and make suitable recommendations. They are frank without being awkward.’
‘The clerks have a good appreciation of their counsel’s specialisms or areas of practice. I tend to refer to Emma Caskie-Potter in the first instance but regularly deal with Andrew Veitch, Catriona Downie and Tracy Whitelaw, all of whom provide a great level of service.’
Themis Advocates
Themis Advocates includes Brian Napier QC - for many the go-to employment Silk in Scotland - and Alasdair Hardman, an in-demand junior active in cases in both the public and private sectors.
Testimonials
Stable
‘The stable is excellent. Very much my go to stable when sourcing an advocate. It is very organised and approachable, with an excellent range of counsel covering all the areas where we have required assistance.’
Clerking
‘The service is excellent. Kiera Johnston has been a great addition to the stable. Nothing is too much trouble for them if you are looking for assistance.’
Terra Firma Chambers
Testimonials
Stable
‘The stable has a good range of counsel in terms of skill and experience. Terra Firma can cater for most litigation needs and offers a good range of training and networking events.’
Clerking
‘The stable administration is first class – always responsive and helpful.’
‘The clerks are second to none. They are friendly and approachable without fail. They are always willing to try and accommodate requests and make suitable recommendations. They are frank without being awkward.’
‘The clerks have a good appreciation of their counsel’s specialisms or areas of practice. I tend to refer to Emma Caskie-Potter in the first instance but regularly deal with Andrew Veitch, Catriona Downie and Tracy Whitelaw, all of whom provide a great level of service.’
Themis Advocates
Themis Advocates includes Brian Napier QC - for many the go-to employment Silk in Scotland - and Alasdair Hardman, an in-demand junior active in cases in both the public and private sectors.
Testimonials
Stable
‘The stable is excellent. Very much my go to stable when sourcing an advocate. It is very organised and approachable, with an excellent range of counsel covering all the areas where we have required assistance.’
Clerking
‘The service is excellent. Kiera Johnston has been a great addition to the stable. Nothing is too much trouble for them if you are looking for assistance.’