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Glasgow 0141 274 1100

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Laura McKenna

Solicitor

0141 303 7173

laura.mckenna@morton-fraser.com

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Laura is a solicitor in our Litigation Division, one of the largest and most experienced litigation teams in Scotland. Based in Glasgow, she specialises in employment law and advises clients on a range of issues as well as representing them at the Employment Tribunal.

Laura has a keen interest in mediation and its role in resolving disputes.

Business expertise

Laura regularly advises private, public and third sector employers on a wide range of employment law issues, both contentious and non-contentious, including in relation to restructures and redundancy, unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, settlement agreements and TUPE.

Laura has acted for employers in Employment Tribunals throughout Scotland. She also has experience of representing clients in contractual disputes before the Sheriff Courts in Scotland.

Public Sector expertise

Laura regularly provides advice on a broad range of employment issues and conducts Employment Tribunal proceedings on behalf of public sector organisations and government departments.

She is live to the important factors to be considered when dealing with public sector issues.

Individuals and Families expertise

Laura advises employees, including senior executives, on a wide range of employment law issues, both contentious and non-contentious, including in relation to unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, settlement agreements, redundancy and TUPE.

Laura has acted for employees in Employment Tribunal claims throughout Scotland. She also has experience of representing clients in contractual disputes before the Sheriff Courts in Scotland.

What our clients and peers say:

Laura was nothing short of outstanding from start to finish! Will recommend and use again if required.

Employee client

Recent Content by Laura McKenna

19 Feb 2020

Mediation update

With only one month of 2020 under our belt, Morton Fraser has been busy promoting mediation in support of the Scottish Year of Mediation.

Blog
Laura McKenna

12 Feb 2020

Sensitive personality traits: a hidden gem for employers?

Our society has championed resilience for a long time. Language such as "toughen up", grow a "thicker skin" or "harder shell" is often used when...

Blog
Laura McKenna

27 Jan 2020

New Legislation, Guidance & Consultations - February 2020

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has published new guidance on sexual harassment and harassment at work, new rates for family friendly...

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Laura McKenna

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