Shepherd and Wedderburn is a popular choice for clients in the education, oil and gas, and professional business services sectors. At the helm of the practice is Neil Maclean, whose expertise extends to TUPE, collective consultation, and industrial relations matters. Morag Hutchison joined the team in March 2024 from Burness Paull LLP, where she gained experience in supporting energy, housebuilding, and financial services clients. Consultant Deborah Miller and director Gillian Moore advise on disciplinary and grievance hearings, performance issues, and redundancies.
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‘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.’
Key clients
- The University of Edinburgh
- The University of Glasgow
Work highlights
Provided day-to-day support to the University of Edinburgh.
Acted as sole employment adviser to the University of Glasgow.
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Practice head
Neil Maclean
Other key lawyers
Morag Hutchison; Gillian Moore; Deborah Miller