With the arrival of team head and experienced litigator Robert Holland from Balfour+Manson LLP in February 2023, Aberdein Considine has significantly boosted its contentious capabilities, leading to regular employment tribunal defence instructions pertaining to discrimination and whistleblowing claims, among others. On the non-contentious side, the group provides corporate and transactional support, including TUPE transfers and redundancies. Another key member of the group is immigration expert Nicola Gray, who has particular expertise in the shipping sector.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team has a deep understanding of employment law and how it relates in the real world of industry.'
- 'The employment law profile of the firm has been significantly raised by the recruitment of a new partner - Robert Holland, who brings with him a solid list of clients and a well deserved reputation as an effective and experienced employment law specialist.'
- 'This is a relatively small firm but has an impressively high calibre. Its strengths are its agility and ability to deal very promptly with client queries and issues as soon as they arise, and its team, which comprises able and well known professionals within the sector.
- 'The firm's strength lies in the depth of experience across a range of employment issues, especially for respondents involving high-value claims.'
- 'Nicola Gray is highly experienced across a wide range of employment issues. She is highly knowledgeable and has an excellent rapport with the employment judges. Nicola has a tremendous grasp of detail and is a determined litigator.'
- 'The service we receive is of the highest standard and quality. Aberdein Considine goes the extra mile to deliver what we require from them. Their staff is not only very friendly but extremely professional.'
- 'Apart from being unflappable, Nicola Gray is excellent to work with and has a steady hand with clients. I most value Nicola's knowledge, prompt responses to issues, her diligence and unfailing sense of humour.'
- 'Robert Holland is pragmatic and sensible.'
Key clients
- St Johnstone FC
- DW Football Ltd
- Shepherd Chartered Surveyors
- Holyrood PR
- Hawick Rugby and Hawick Colts
- Vulcan Completion Products
- Shareholders of Cable Solutions
- Porter Pharmacy Group
Work highlights
- Advised St Johnstone FC on HR and employment law matters, including equality, diversity and inclusion in professional sport.
- Advising Porter Pharmacy Group on TUPE issues pertaining to the purchase of a number of businesses from a nationwide firm.
- Provided Shepherd Chartered Surveyors with HR advice for over 300 employees throughout Scotland.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Robert Holland