CMS makes senior Aberdeen employment hire

International law firm CMS has appointed Eric Gilligan as an of counsel in its Aberdeen based Employment team.

Mr Gilligan joins from Stronachs where he was a partner and head of the Employment Law team. He is also a former partner at Brodies.

A specialist in a full range of employment matters, he has worked across multiple sectors including energy, marine, transport, financial services and charities in his 20 years in practice.

CMS employment law partner Alison Woods commented: “Eric’s appointment is a major boost for our team. He is well established and hugely respected within the north east business community and is also acknowledged across the Scottish legal profession.”