Employment solicitors for Edinburgh
Clear employment law advice for people and businesses in Edinburgh
Whether you have been dismissed, offered a settlement agreement or need to deal with a difficult staff issue, our employment solicitors give Edinburgh clients a clear view of their options from the first call.
We are based at 11 Ashley Street in Glasgow, a short train journey from Edinburgh Waverley, and we advise employees, senior executives, partners and employers across the capital and the Lothians. 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
- Edinburgh tribunal hearings are held at 54-56 Melville Street
- 120+ client reviews on Google
- Recognised at the Scottish Legal Awards, Denovo 2025
Our services
How we can help in Edinburgh
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 Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s economy is built on financial services, the public sector, health care, its universities, a growing tech scene and a large tourism and hospitality sector. Each brings its own employment issues, from restructuring and redundancy programmes in banking and insurance to questions about contracts, hours and holiday pay in hospitality and seasonal festival work.
Large employers often have detailed grievance, disciplinary and redundancy procedures with strict deadlines. We help you understand them, respond in writing and protect your position while you are still employed.
For Edinburgh businesses, we advise on contracts, restrictive covenants, absence and performance management, restructuring and settlement agreements, so that decisions are made fairly and recorded properly.
Tribunal hearings in Edinburgh
Employment Tribunals Scotland has a hearing centre at 54-56 Melville Street, one of four staffed centres in Scotland alongside Glasgow, Dundee and Aberdeen.
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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Clients recommend us
Questions
Edinburgh 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 at 11 Ashley Street, Glasgow is a short train journey from Edinburgh Waverley.
Where would an Edinburgh employment tribunal hearing take place?
Employment Tribunals Scotland has a hearing centre at 54-56 Melville Street, Edinburgh. 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.
Do you advise Edinburgh employers as well as employees?
Yes. We advise businesses of all sizes on contracts, restructuring, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, absence and performance management, and handling whistleblowing reports.
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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.