Brodies LLP boasts a ‘fantastic’ team skilled in handling employment tribunal claims, trade union disputes, and investigations. At the helm of the practice is Tony Hadden, well-reputed for his expertise in the employment aspects of M&A, outsourcing, and insolvencies. Joan Cradden brings extensive experience in executive employment matters, industrial relations, and sexual harassment cases. Elaine McIlroy specialises in TUPE transfers and strategic advisory work, with a strong track record in representing clients at employment tribunals across the UK, while Lynne Marr serves a diverse client base that includes private companies, local authorities, and higher education institutions. The firm has a strong energy sector offering thanks to its presence in Aberdeen, where Fiona Herrell is a key contact.
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‘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.'
Key clients
- Bristow Helicopters Limited
- National Westminster Bank PLC
- Ponticelli UK Limited
- Artemis Investment Management LLP
- Capricorn Energy PLC
- City of Edinburgh Council
- M&G plc
- Computershare Investor Services PLC
- Ooni Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for Ponticelli UK Limited in the Inner House appeal of the claim relating to the treatment of share based incentives on a TUPE transfer.
- Acted for Lothian Buses in relation to whether or not a menopausal employee was disabled.
- Acted for Quarriers in relation to a whistleblowing claim in the regulated care sector.
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Practice head
Tony Hadden
Other key lawyers
Joan Cradden; Elaine McIlroy; Lynne Marr; Fiona Herrell; Brian Campbell; Hazel Coutts