New Employment Rights in Scotland 2024
Recent changes to employment legislation that could affect your workplace rights and employer obligations.
With over 35 years of excellence, MacLeod & Associates delivers exceptional legal representation in employment law and personal injury cases. Award-winning advocacy you can trust.
Expert representation in workplace disputes, wrongful termination, discrimination cases, and employment contract matters.
Compassionate and aggressive representation for accident victims seeking maximum compensation for their injuries.
Specialised representation for cases involving professional misconduct and negligence across various industries.
Founded in 1985, MacLeod & Associates has established itself as one of Edinburgh's most prestigious law firms. Our commitment to excellence, combined with decades of experience, has earned us recognition as leaders in employment law and personal injury litigation.
We pride ourselves on delivering personalised attention to each client whilst maintaining the highest standards of legal practice. Our team of experienced solicitors works tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Years of Excellence
Cases Won
Success Rate
Historic Edinburgh Location
2023 - Outstanding Achievement in Employment Law
2022-2024 - Personal Injury & Employment Law
2021-2024 - Leading Scottish Law Firm
2020 - Best Employment Law Practice
Senior Partner & Founder
QC with 35+ years' experience. Led landmark cases including the 2018 Scottish Employment Rights Act challenge, securing £2.3M compensation for 200+ workers. Oxford Law graduate, former Law Society of Scotland President, and author of "Employment Law in Scotland." Specialises in complex discrimination and wrongful dismissal cases with a 98% success rate.
Partner - Personal Injury
Leading personal injury specialist with 20+ years' experience. Successfully secured £1.8M settlement in the 2019 Edinburgh Royal Infirmary negligence case. Cambridge Law graduate, certified in medical negligence law, and recognised expert in workplace accident claims across Scotland.
Partner - Employment Law
Employment law expert with 18+ years' experience. Led the successful 2020 Glasgow discrimination group action, securing £3.2M for 150 employees. Edinburgh University Law graduate, former Employment Tribunal judge, and specialist in complex workplace disputes.
Senior Associate - Medical Negligence
Medical negligence specialist with 15+ years' experience. Successfully handled the 2021 Aberdeen Maternity Hospital negligence case, securing £2.1M compensation. Glasgow University Law graduate with additional medical law qualifications and extensive experience in NHS negligence claims.
Senior Associate - Employment Law
Employment law specialist with 12+ years' experience. Expert in unfair dismissal and workplace harassment cases. Successfully represented clients in high-profile employment tribunals across Scotland. St Andrews University Law graduate with additional HR qualifications.
Senior Associate - Personal Injury
Personal injury specialist with 14+ years' experience. Expert in road traffic accidents and workplace injuries. Successfully secured over £5M in compensation for clients. Edinburgh Napier University Law graduate with additional qualifications in accident reconstruction and insurance law.
Associate - Employment Law
Employment law associate with 8+ years' experience. Specialises in discrimination cases and employment contract disputes. Glasgow Caledonian University Law graduate with excellent track record in employment tribunal representation.
Associate - Personal Injury
Personal injury associate with 6+ years' experience. Specialises in slip and fall cases and medical negligence claims. Aberdeen University Law graduate with additional qualifications in health and safety law.
Associate - Professional Negligence
Professional negligence associate with 7+ years' experience. Specialises in legal and medical professional negligence cases. Edinburgh University Law graduate with additional qualifications in professional standards and ethics.
Junior Associate - Employment Law
Junior associate with 3+ years' experience. Specialises in employment contract reviews and basic employment disputes. Glasgow University Law graduate with strong academic background and excellent client communication skills.
Junior Associate - Personal Injury
Junior associate with 2+ years' experience. Specialises in road traffic accident claims and workplace injury cases. Edinburgh Napier University Law graduate with additional qualifications in insurance law and claims handling.
Senior Paralegal
Senior paralegal with 10+ years' experience supporting our legal team. Specialises in case preparation, client liaison, and legal research. HNC in Legal Studies with extensive experience in employment and personal injury law support.
"MacLeod & Associates provided exceptional representation during my employment dispute. Their expertise and dedication resulted in a favourable outcome that exceeded my expectations."
"After my workplace accident, I was unsure about my rights. The team fought tirelessly for my compensation, and their support throughout the process was invaluable."
"Professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. They made a difficult legal situation manageable and achieved an excellent result for my family."
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Edinburgh EH2 2PF
Scotland
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