Employment solicitors for Aberdeen
Employment law advice for Aberdeen workers, executives and employers
If you are facing redundancy, a dispute with your employer or a settlement agreement you are unsure about, our employment solicitors can help Aberdeen clients understand where they stand and what to do next.
We are based at 11 Ashley Street in Glasgow and advise employees, senior executives, partners and employers in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and the wider North East. Direct ScotRail services link Aberdeen with Glasgow Queen Street. Your first 30-minute consultation is free, with no obligation to continue.
At a glance
- Free 30-minute consultation with an employment solicitor
- Advice for employees, executives, partners and employers
- Aberdeen tribunal hearings are held at 48 Huntly Street
- 120+ client reviews on Google
- Recognised at the Scottish Legal Awards, Denovo 2025
Our services
How we can help in Aberdeen
We advise on the full range of workplace problems, whether you are an employee facing a difficult situation or an employer who wants to get a decision right.
For employees
Advice when something has gone wrong at work, or before you sign anything.
For employers
Practical advice that helps you act fairly and avoid costly tribunal claims.
Local knowledge
Employment law in Aberdeen
Aberdeen’s economy has been anchored by energy since the first major North Sea discovery in 1970, and the city is a world centre for undersea petroleum technology. FirstGroup also has its global headquarters here. Oil and gas work brings its own employment questions, from redundancy rounds when activity falls to offshore contracts, bonus schemes and restrictive covenants for engineers and managers who move between competing firms.
As North Sea reserves decline, the city is working to present itself as an energy capital rather than simply an oil capital. Alongside that shift, the harbour, the University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University mean that many people work in research, engineering, shipping and higher education, where restructuring, fixed-term contracts and changes to terms and conditions often need careful handling.
For Aberdeen employers, we help with contracts and policies, restructuring and redundancy consultation, settlement agreements and restrictive covenants that protect client relationships and know-how. We also advise on absence and performance management, so that difficult decisions about staff are made fairly, consistently and with a clear written record that will stand up if it is later questioned.
Tribunal hearings in Aberdeen
Employment Tribunals Scotland has a staffed hearing centre at AB1, 48 Huntly Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1SH, one of four in Scotland alongside Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee.
Six-month time limit
Since 1 October 2026, most employment tribunal claims must be started within six months. Before that the limit was three months less one day.
Acas comes first
You normally need to contact Acas for early conciliation before you can make a claim. The time limit pauses while conciliation is under way.
How it works
From first call to a clear plan
1
Tell us what is happening
Book online or call 0141 471 9166. It takes a couple of minutes.
2
Free 30-minute consultation
A solicitor reviews your situation, your options and the likely fees.
3
Decide your next step
Go ahead with us, or not. There is no obligation to continue.
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Questions
Aberdeen employment law questions
Short answers to common questions. Every situation is different, so the free consultation is the best place to start.
Do I need to travel to Glasgow for advice?
Not necessarily. Call us on 0141 471 9166 or book online and we will arrange your free 30-minute consultation by video, by phone or in person. Most of our meetings take place by video, so there is usually no need to travel. If you would like to meet in person, our office is at 11 Ashley Street, Glasgow, and direct trains run between Aberdeen and Glasgow Queen Street.
Where would an Aberdeen employment tribunal hearing take place?
Employment Tribunals Scotland has a hearing centre at AB1, 48 Huntly Street, Aberdeen. Some hearings also take place by video. We will explain what to expect at each stage.
How long do I have to bring a claim?
For most claims the time limit is now six months from the date of the act you are complaining about, such as your dismissal. This changed on 1 October 2026; before then it was three months less one day. You usually need to start Acas early conciliation first, and time limits can be strict, so speak to a solicitor as early as you can.
Can you help Aberdeen businesses with staff issues?
Yes. We advise Aberdeen employers of all sizes on contracts, restructuring, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, absence and performance management, and handling whistleblowing reports.
Get in touch
You are one step closer to solving it
We are here to help. Relax, you are in good hands. Book a free 30-minute consultation and an employment solicitor will explain your options in plain English, with no obligation to continue.