Best Employment Solicitors in Scotland

Compare the best Employment solicitors and lawyers in Scotland, ranked by verified client reviews: 144 law firms, updated 29 October 2026.

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    In Scotland employment work covers the contractual and statutory relationship between worker and employer: terms of engagement, pay and holiday, working time and minimum wage, dismissal and redundancy, family‑leave entitlements, discrimination under the Equality Act 2010 and questions of employment status and transfers. A solicitor advises on and drafts employment contracts and workplace policies, negotiates settlement and severance terms, conducts disciplinary and grievance investigations, compiles payroll and personnel evidence, and represents a pursuer or defender at ACAS early conciliation and Employment Tribunal hearings or on appeal.

    1

    Thompsons

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    4.8 2,567 Reviews

    20 Employment reviews 7 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Tribunal Claims (9)Employment Law (8)Constructive/Unfair Dismissal (3)

    Paul Deans Leads the Employment team Paul Deans Partner
    Ross MilvenanRonald ClarkeCarl HarringtonLucy Lindsay Works with Ross Milvenan and 4 more
    “Excellent professional service. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Claire Campbell and her team for providing a first class professional service. Thompsons Solicitors provided great support throughout my claim against my employer. They kept me informed and updated on my case and helped me get the best result achievable.”
    A client review matching your search · about Claire Campbell
    • Kept me updated
    • Very professional
    • Excellent communication
    • Speaks
    • Personal InjuryThe Law Society of Scotland
    Free initial advice
    2

    Harper Macleod LLP

    4.7 1,061 Reviews

    13 Employment reviews 3 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Employment Law (6)Settlement Agreements (5)

    3

    Higgs LLP - Edinburgh

    4.9 720 Reviews

    47 Employment reviews 1 review this year

    Reviewed for Employment Law (26)Settlement Agreements (9)UK Employment Laws (7)

    4

    Balfour + Manson LLP

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    4.9 522 Reviews

    36 Employment reviews 6 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Employment Law (24)Settlement Agreements (9)Redundancy (5)

    Simon Mayberry Leads the Employment team Simon Mayberry Partner & Head of Employment 5.0 from 2 client reviews
    Jessica ArmstrongAdelle Walker Works with Jessica Armstrong and 1 more
    “I would like to thank Adelle Walker for such a efficient and helpful service in relation to the claim I made. First class service that I would highly recommend ”
    A client review matching your search · about Adelle Walker
    • supportive
    • compassionate
    • professional
    • The Law Society of ScotlandAccredited specialist Personal injury lawAccredited specialist Family lawAccredited specialist Medical negligence law
    Free initial advice
    5

    Gilson Gray LLP

    4.4 5,438 Reviews

    4 Employment reviews 4 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Settlement Agreements (3)

    6

    HF Limited

    4.7 408 Reviews

    21 Employment reviews 6 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Settlement Agreements (10)Employment Law (7)Tribunal Claims (6)

    7

    Morgans

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    5.0 347 Reviews

    11 Employment reviews 3 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Settlement Agreements (10)Redundancy (3)

    Brian Tait Your solicitor Brian Tait Partner 5.0 from 11 client reviews
    “I was very satisfied with my dealings with Morgans Solicitors. Brian Tait and his team have helped me and given advice regarding my recent redundancy from my place of work. I cannot thank Brian enough for his help. Would recommend highly. 😊👍”
    A client review matching your search · about Brian Tait
    • professional
    • friendly
    • efficient
    • The Law Society of Scotland
    Free initial advice
    8

    Thorntons Solicitors

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    4.9 3,737 Reviews

    2 Employment reviews

    What Employment clients highlight

    • Knowledgeable staff
    • Friendly staff
    • Clear explanations
    • Professional service

    4.9 from 3,737 client reviews

    • The Law Society of ScotlandAccredited specialist Personal injury lawAccredited specialist Child lawAccredited specialist Family law
    Free initial advice
    9

    Irwin Mitchell LLP

    4.7 13,771 Reviews

    10 Employment reviews 2 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Employment Law (3)Tribunal Claims (3)

    10

    W&AS Bruce LLP

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    5.0 701 Reviews

    2 Employment reviews

    Selina Mackay Your solicitor Selina Mackay Partner 4.6 from 1 client review
    “I spoke with Janine and explained that I was neurodivergent and they may need to be a bit patient with me. She was absolutely fantastic advised it wasn’t an issue and she would be happy to go at my speed. That was a huge relief to me and I knows then I was in good hands. ”
    A client review matching your search · about Janine Toland
    • Excellent service
    • Clear communication
    • Very responsive
    • Speaks
    • The Law Society of Scotland
    Free initial advice
    11

    Jackson Boyd Lawyers

    4.9 2,278 Reviews

    5 Employment reviews 1 review this year

    Reviewed for Settlement Agreements (4)

    13

    Complete Clarity Solicitors

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    4.7 273 Reviews

    12 Employment reviews 6 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Settlement Agreements (6)Military (3)

    Kara MacGregor-Duke Your solicitor Kara MacGregor-Duke Senior Associate Solicitor 4.9 from 6 client reviews
    “Kara helped me recently with a Settlement Agreement, keeping me right with the associated issues, challenges and solutions. Happy to recommend her services in this respect should you need this type of support and help.”
    A client review matching your search · about Kara MacGregor-Duke
    • knowledgeable staff
    • professional service
    • compassionate staff
    • The Law Society of Scotland
    Free initial advice
    14

    Lindsays LLP

    4.6 629 Reviews

    1 Employment review

    18

    Pomphreys

    4.9 149 Reviews

    1 Employment review 1 review this year

    19

    McEwan Fraser Legal

    4.9 2,627 Reviews

    1 Employment review 1 review this year

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