Chris Phillips

Employment

Accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in Employment Law.

Chris is a highly experienced employment lawyer and is based in our Edinburgh office. He advises HR professionals, senior managers and business owners on the full range of employment law issues. This includes recruitment, preparing contracts and policies, performance and absence management, avoiding discrimination and navigating safely through organisational change in all its forms. Where the employment relationship comes to an end, Chris helps to ensure this is handled carefully and with the minimum of risk. He also assists senior individuals on the negotiation of their contracts, handling disputes and on exit strategies, including settlement agreements.

His clients operate in local government, education, financial services, manufacturing, professional services, healthcare, recruitment, technology and many other sectors.

As well as being an employment specialist, Chris also has extensive experience in professional regulatory law and in the conduct of inquiries, particularly in the public sector. He is also a regular speaker at conferences and training events.

Chris is recognised by clients for his pragmatism, straightforward approach and commercial focus. He is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association, the Scottish Discrimination Lawyers Association and he has been accredited by The Law Society of Scotland as an employment law specialist since 2005. He is also an external examiner in Employment Law for the University of Dundee and chairman of Fife College Foundation.

Chris has a full understanding of the issues my business faces. He gives immediate response, is articulate and understands our market in great depth.

Chambers & Partners 2024

Chris' professional knowledge and experience, as well as his manner of imparting this knowledge was excellent. His input was first class after what was a difficult few months.

Mr D

While I sat in the foyer of your offices watching the Thorntons mottos of 'We do what's right' and 'We do tough' scroll by, I only hoped it was all true. You achieved the seemingly impossible - increased the settlement offer and all within a ridiculous 10 day deadline. You certainly lived up those promises and more. I would not hesitate for a moment to recommend you to anyone else.

Ms N, Edinburgh

He's a very strong and knowledgeable employment lawyer.

Chambers & Partners 2022

Chris Phillips is our contact within the team – his ability to respond quickly with the advice we need during these incredibly challenging times has been nothing short of fantastic. We feel safe in the knowledge that Chris has our back and our businesses will always be protected.

Legal 500 2022

Really excellent service from Chris Phillips. His legal skills were second to none but it was his guidance, accessibility but above his empathy which made my transaction so much easier. Would highly recommend Chris.

Ms H