Premier Legal Services in Edinburgh

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.

★★★★★
4.9/5 based on 127 reviews
35+
Years Excellence
98%
Success Rate
500+
Cases Won
Trusted Legal Partner Edinburgh's Premier Firm

Our Practice Areas

Employment Law

Expert representation in workplace disputes, wrongful termination, discrimination cases, and employment contract matters.

  • Wrongful Termination
  • Discrimination Claims
  • Employment Contracts
  • Workplace Harassment

Personal Injury

Compassionate and aggressive representation for accident victims seeking maximum compensation for their injuries.

  • Road Traffic Accidents
  • Workplace Injuries
  • Medical Negligence
  • Slip and Fall Cases

Professional Negligence

Specialised representation for cases involving professional misconduct and negligence across various industries.

  • Medical Malpractice
  • Legal Professional Negligence
  • Financial Services Claims
  • Construction Defects

Excellence in Legal Practice

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.

35+

Years of Excellence

500+

Cases Won

98%

Success Rate

Historic Edinburgh Location

Recognition & Awards

Law Society of Scotland Excellence Award

2023 - Outstanding Achievement in Employment Law

Legal 500 Top Tier Firm

2022-2024 - Personal Injury & Employment Law

Chambers & Partners Recommended

2021-2024 - Leading Scottish Law Firm

Scottish Legal Awards Winner

2020 - Best Employment Law Practice

Our Legal Team

James MacLeod

James MacLeod

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.

Sarah Campbell

Sarah Campbell

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.

David Robertson

David Robertson

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.

Emma Wilson

Emma Wilson

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.

Robert MacKenzie

Robert MacKenzie

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.

Jennifer Taylor

Jennifer Taylor

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.

Michael Thompson

Michael Thompson

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.

Lisa Anderson

Lisa Anderson

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.

Andrew Clark

Andrew Clark

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.

Sophie Mitchell

Sophie Mitchell

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.

Daniel Brown

Daniel Brown

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.

Rachel Green

Rachel Green

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.

Client Testimonials

★★★★★

"MacLeod & Associates provided exceptional representation during my employment dispute. Their expertise and dedication resulted in a favourable outcome that exceeded my expectations."

Margaret Williams

Employment Law Client
★★★★★

"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."

David Robertson

Personal Injury Client
★★★★★

"Professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. They made a difficult legal situation manageable and achieved an excellent result for my family."

Jennifer MacKenzie

Medical Negligence Client

Google Reviews

4.9
★★★★★
Based on 89 Google reviews

Legal Insights & News

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Ready to discuss your legal matter? Contact our experienced team for a confidential consultation.

Address

15 George Street
Edinburgh EH2 2PF
Scotland

Phone

+44 131 225 1234

Email

james@macleod.co.uk

Hours

Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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