Employment Law

Based in Edinburgh and Glasgow our expert employment lawyers are on hand to assist you with any employment law problems you experience, either during your employment or after it has ended.

With more Law Society accredited employment law specialist lawyers than any other employment team in Scotland, our highly rated employment lawyers fully understand the issues that can arise in the workplace. Although our employment law solicitors are based in Edinburgh and Glasgow we are able to provide employment advice over the telephone or via a video call throughout the UK.

Innes Clark

Partner

Innes is a Partner and heads up our Litigation Division which is one of the largest and most experienced litigation teams in Scotland.

0131 516 9564

Contact me

innes.clark@morton-fraser.com

We advise on a wide range of employment law issues including unfair dismissal, redundancy, settlement agreements, executive dismissals and departures and discrimination as well as on disciplinary and grievance issues. If it's necessary to go to an Employment Tribunal then our employment law solicitors will prepare your case thoroughly and present your claim robustly.

Clear advice on employment law issues

Our employment lawyers are straight talking and will provide clear, pragmatic advice. We are sympathetic to the situation that you find yourself in and are well aware of the effects that a work related problem can have. You can expect us to be pro-active and accessible providing swift, expert advice as an employment issue unfolds.

Benefits we bring

We will work with you to achieve results swiftly and cost effectively allowing you to put the problem behind you.

We have more Law Society of Scotland accredited employment law specialist solicitors than any other employment team in Scotland. The employment team is rated by both Chambers and Legal 500 as one of the best in Scotland. Morton Fraser was also commended for employment law by the Times in their Best Law Firms 2020 guide.

At Morton Fraser we have one of the leading Employment Law teams in Scotland with the knowledge and capacity to cover all work-related issues. We act for employees at all levels, including senior executives, and are known for the depth of our expertise and our responsiveness.

Our employment law solicitors help clarify the options you have and the choices you can make. We’ll always give you sound advice as to what is achievable and realistic. Our aim is for you to get the most out of the situation and to be in the best possible place to move on. With insight and guidance you may be able to challenge the position you find yourself in or you may be able to negotiate a better package – coming to us you’ll find an expert, understanding and proactive ally.

Although every situation is unique, our employment lawyers have represented thousands of employees over the years and in any given case the issues we need to address will be ones we're very familiar with and experienced at handling through to a positive outcome. With many of our new clients coming to us via referrals the value we can add to the process is recognised by the clients that we have acted for in the past.

AT A GLANCE: HOW OUR CLARITY CAN BENEFIT YOU

Our expertise covers:

Settlement agreements
Unfair dismissal
Redundancy advice
Disciplinary and grievance situations

Discrimination at work
Bullying at work
Workplace mediation
Employment tribunal representation
Performance and absence management issues

Our approach to fees

As well as providing clear advice we guarantee that we will be transparent on costs.

We understand the importance of providing fee clarity and value for money. In most cases our employment lawyers can meet with you (either in person or by way of a video call) and provide you with an assessment of your situation, including our view on your options and a recommendation, for a fixed fee of £395 plus VAT.

We offer fixed fee packages for any additional work if possible. If we are not able to provide a fixed fee then we will provide a clear indication of the likely fee based on an agreed scope of work.

Please note that we are not able to provide free advice nor do we work on a no-win, no-fee basis.

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What our clients and peers say:

"They have a first-class employment department."

Chambers & Partners

"Knowledgeable, helpful, staff who add real value."

Employee client

Morton Fraser adopts an ‘honest, two-way relationship’ with clients...

Legal 500

Market commentators consider the firm to be "professional, well connected and well informed".

Chambers and Partners 2019

"I couldn't fault the quality of service and advice offered."

Employee client

Morton Fraser’s team stands out for its ‘commercial approach to difficult employment law issues’ and ‘a clear ability to mitigate risk’.

Legal 500 2018/19

"Very efficient and helpful service during a difficult time while facing redundancy. I recommend Morton Fraser."

Employee client

"Excellent. Went above and beyond."

Employee client

"Great service and looked after us very well."

Employee client

"Very committed to making even the most tortuous things as painless as possible."

Legal 500 2019/20

"Friendly approachable and good to have on your side."

Legal 500 2019/20

"You make what would otherwise be a very stressful process clear and straightforward."

Employee client

"Excellent service, outstanding response time offering clear and succinct support in difficult circumstances."

Employee client

"From the moment I made contact I felt a very stressful situation easing."

Employee client

"I would have no hesitation in recommending Morton Fraser to anyone, thoroughly professional but with a personal touch."

Employee client

"I was treated honestly and all options explained to me in depth."

Employee client

"Morton Fraser’s partnership and strategic understanding of our organisation during a significant period of change for us is exceptional and their ability to provide pragmatic and risk managed advice is superb."

Legal 500 2020/21

"Exceptional service. Provided honest, truthful advice. Left me with total confidence in advice given."

Legal 500 2020/21

"They are incredibly knowledgeable and strategic thinkers, and give common-sense advice."

Chambers and Partners 2021

"First class advice and support."

Employee client

"Your culture, set out on your website was every word correct, integrity, aware of costs, always coming back to me, sometimes twice a day, I was never wondering what was going on."

Employee client

"Extremely helpful, responsive, thorough and good-natured in assisting me."

Employee client