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Eilidh Wood

Senior Associate

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About

Eilidh is a senior associate in the firm’s Employment team, based in Edinburgh, having joined the firm in 2021. She advises on both contentious and non-contentious employment law issues covering the full lifecycle of the employment relationship, as well as regularly providing employment expertise in connection with corporate and real estate transactions and matters relating to TUPE.

She has particular experience in conducting employment tribunal litigation in both Scotland and England, including in relation to complex discrimination and whistle blowing claims, as well as equal pay claims. Eilidh’s experience includes conducting advocacy at all stages of Tribunal proceedings.

Experience

  • John Lewis Partnership: Managing the delivery of an Employment Tribunal service staffed by a team of lawyers with tribunals in numerous locations, maximising the efficiency of service delivery without compromising on quality.
  • BAE Systems plc: Providing regular HR advice on a range of employment issues and acting for the group in complex Employment Tribunal litigation, as well as providing secondment support.
  • UK Atomic Energy Authority: Advising on complex Employment Tribunal litigation and providing advice on day-to-day HR and employment matters.
  • Leading transport operator: Advising on complex Employment Tribunal litigation, including claims of discrimination and equal pay.
  • Hospitality: Advising a range of clients in the hospitality sector, including a high-end London hotel on day-to-day HR and employment matters, as well as reviewing and keeping up to date their full suite of employment contracts.
  • Corporate and real estate transactions: Providing employment expertise to a range of clients in connection with corporate and real estate transactions.
  • Insolvencies: Providing specialist advice on transactions out of administration and other people aspects of corporate insolvency.

Credentials

  • Admitted as a solicitor: Scotland (2018)

Areas of expertise

Sector focus

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“Eilidh Wood was very responsive and helpful, always explaining specific topics and giving thoughtful recommendations.”

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