Solicitor at Miller Samuel Hill Brown LLP

Marie Macdonald

Solicitor - Head of Employment, Solicitor

Marie succeeded our founding partner, Michael Samuel, as Chairman in January 2019. Accredited as a specialist in Employment Law, Marie has a wealth of experience and is a recognised leader in her field – having been accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in Employment Law since 2006. She has been awarded a Post Graduate Certificate with merit in Mediation and Dispute Resolution from the University of Strathclyde. She is also Co-Chair of the International Lawyers Network Labour and Employment Group and acts as Honorary Legal Counsel for Badminton Scotland. Highly respected in her field, Marie is often asked to speak on a wide range of Employment Law topics to businesses across many sectors. Marie acts for public sector organisations and private businesses and works closely with her clients in securing best outcomes. She has enjoyed high profile successes for clients in The Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal which have been widely reported in the media.

The Forsyth Building, 5 Renfield Street, Glasgow, G2 5EZ

Practice Areas

Employment

5.0/5 12 Client Reviews 12
  • Family Law 9%
  • Employment 91%
12 Client Reviews

5.0/5

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November 02, 2023 20231102100930

Marie Macdonald Review

5

Marie helped me with legal advice in a calm and professional manner.

Solicitor named in this review: Marie Macdonald

A representative from Miller Samuel Hill Brown Llp responded to this review on 02 November, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review, we are delighted to hear that the help we provide makes a difference to our clients. We always strive to understand our clients' needs and desires, and provide the highest quality employment advice and support when it is needed the most. We look forward to the opportunity to continue working with you in the future.

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Sandy
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December 26, 2021 20211226105827

TUPE related claim

5

Many thanks to Marie and her team for the great support I received during almost a couple of years of ongoing proceedings. Fantastic help and support throughout, with clear explanation of options and approach and a very satisfactory final outcome. Would undoubtedly highly recommend the service to others.

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Dawn
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October 05, 2021 20211005131240

Excellent Representation by Marie MacDonald

5

I contacted Miller Samuel Hill Brown regarding a difficult employment matter. I found Marie very professional, friendly, highly knowledgeable, and patient. She provided me with great advice and supported me through the issue. Can't recommend her and her team enough.

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July 30, 2020 20200730010000

We have worked with Marie MacDonald and her team for several years now.

5

During this time her knowledge, experience, understanding and guidance have been invaluable in resolving both complex and straightforward employment law issues. I can’t praise Marie and the team highly enough for the excellent service we receive on every occasion. It is as a result of Marie’s dedication and commitment that we only use Miller Samuel Hill Brown for our employment law requirements.

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I would like to take this opportunity to thank Marie MacDonald and her colleagues for their extreme dedication and professionalism in which I received whilst going through a very tough time with regards my employment dispute.

5

On my initial consultation meeting with Marie, it was during a time where my emotions were very high. However, Marie`s interaction with me made me feel at ease and very relaxed. I found Marie to be easy to talk with, caring, compassionate along with being very honest and a true expert in her area of expertise with regards employment law. Marie also believed in me which gave me a great sense of comfort, in turn, helped to boost my confidence and my emotional wellbeing. Marie was able to give me the confidence that I felt I needed in order to pursue my employment dispute. I fully trusted Marie`s expert advice and opinion which also helped me to relax a little. Marie`s dedication throughout the whole dispute process was absolutely phenomenal. I would not have been able to pursue my case or receive such a positive outcome to my dispute without Marie`s expert knowledge and input.  I would highly recommend Marie`s services to anyone who has a dispute with their employer. I would also highly recommend using Miller Samuel Hill Brown for other services should you require the assistance of a solicitor. I will definitely be recommending MSHB solicitor` to family and friends. Thanks to Marie I am now able to get on with my life.

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April 29, 2020 20200429010000

The service I have received has been 1st Class.

5

Nervous and anxious regarding an employment matter Marie s professionalism has been outstanding. Always quick to respond to calls and attention to detail has been outstanding. Plus a great result to my case. Confidence and reassurance is what I needed and this was fully given by Marie and her staff. Would fully recommend her services for any work related issues you may have.

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April 12, 2020 20200412010000

Working with Marie and the team at Miller Samuel Hill Brown made a potentially difficult situation much easier to comprehend.

5

Marie was extremely professional and reassuring and guided me all of the way through the process. All communication was responded to very efficiently and I would not hesitate to recommend MSHB for their services.

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I cannot recommend Marie highly enough.

5

I was going through a very stressful experience at work, with surprisingly being advised at short notice of a redundancy package, but with tight turnaround timescales. From the minute I met with Marie my mind was put at ease and my stress levels reduced considerably. Marie advised that she would take over all negotiations and communications with my employers, which was a big relief and a weight off my shoulders. Within 7 days of meeting with Marie all parties had agreed and final documentation was signed. Marie is a great listener, she gets to the crux of the matter quickly and will represent you to the best of her ability to get the best outcome possible for you, providing recommendations where required. If you need employment law assistance then look no further.

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I would highly recommend her services to anyone facing a dispute with their employer.

5

I had the in-enviable experience of requiring the services of a specialist employment lawyer on 2 separate occasions during my previous employment. Marie MacDonald was able to negotiate positive outcomes for me on both occasions and I would highly recommend her services to anyone facing a dispute with their employer Not only is Marie an expert in her field who acts with the utmost professionalism at all times she is also a very warm, caring human being whose empathy, understanding and support were as invaluable to me as her legal expertise during what were two incredibly traumatic experiences for me.

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This was only possible with the support, professionalism and a belief in what is right shown by Marie Macdonald.

5

When other lawyers told me there was no case to answer to Marie Macdonald took the case on. As my husband is no longer with us, sadly he passed away April 2014, Motor Neurons Disease, this case was unique as he wasn’t able to represent himself Marie was honest with me from the start. It was a time where emotions were running high with no certain outcomes, but we decided to go ahead and fight. Marie was brilliant. I was overwhelmed at her dedication and determination to pursue justice not just for my husband but for us as a family Although in a case like this the ‘win’ is bitter sweet, at the end of an eighteen month battle I can finally say I carried out my husband’s last wishes.

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June

5

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Marie MacDonald and her colleagues for their extreme dedication and professionalism in which I received whilst going through a very tough time with regards my employment dispute. On my initial consultation meeting with Marie, it was during a time where my emotions were very high. However, Marie`s interaction with me made me feel at ease and very relaxed. I found Marie to be easy to talk with, caring, compassionate along with being very honest and a true expert in her area of expertise with regards emplyment law. Marie also believed in me which gave me a great sense of comfort, in turn, helped to boost my confidence and my emotional wellbeing. Marie was able to give me the confidence that I felt I needed in order to pursue my employment dispute. I fully trusted Marie`s expert advice and opinion which also helped me to relax a little. Marie`s dedication throughout the whole dispute process was absolutely phenomenal. I would not have been able to pursue my case or receive such a positive outcome to my dispute without Marie`s expert knowledge and input. I would highly recommend Marie`s services to anyone who has a dispute with their employer. I would also highly recommend using Miller Samuel Hill Brown for other services should you require the assistance of a solicitor. I will definitely be recommending MSHB solicitor` to family and friends.

Thanks to Marie I am now able to get on with my life.

Solicitor named in this review: Marie Macdonald

A representative from Miller Samuel Hill Brown Llp responded to this review on 09 July, 2021

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review – we will ensure your comments are passed on to Marie and her team. We are delighted you found our service to be of a high standard and looking forward to assisting you again in the future. All the best, Miller Samuel Hill Brown Solicitors

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About Marie Macdonald

Marie succeeded our founding partner, Michael Samuel, as Chairman in January 2019. Accredited as a specialist in Employment Law, Marie has a wealth of experience and is a recognised leader in her field – having been accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in Employment Law since 2006. She has been awarded a Post Graduate Certificate with merit in Mediation and Dispute Resolution from the University of Strathclyde. She is also Co-Chair of the International Lawyers Network Labour and Employment Group and acts as Honorary Legal Counsel for Badminton Scotland. Highly respected in her field, Marie is often asked to speak on a wide range of Employment Law topics to businesses across many sectors. Marie acts for public sector organisations and private businesses and works closely with her clients in securing best outcomes. She has enjoyed high profile successes for clients in The Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal which have been widely reported in the media.

Languages Spoken: English

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Miller Samuel Hill Brown LLP

The Forsyth Building

5 Renfield Street

Glasgow

G2 5EZ



Phone 01412276032

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