Robert Holland joins Aberdein Considine

One of Scotland’s leading employment law specialists has been named as the new Head of Employment Law at Aberdein Considine.

Robert Holland – a Solicitor Advocate (Civil) – has joined the firm as a Partner and will be based in Aberdein Considine’s office in Edinburgh.

He was previously a Partner with Balfour + Manson LLP where he led the firm’s Employment Law team, and brings over 20 years’ experience across a range of legal disciplines. He joined Balfour + Manson LLP in 2008 and was latterly a member of the senior management team.

Mr Holland, who is recommended in both Chambers and Legal 500, is also an experienced litigation lawyer and has been involved in a number of high-profile cases over the years.

He has litigated more than 50 tribunals, from redundancy to unfair dismissal as well as discrimination and whistleblowing issues. 

Mr Holland said: “Aberdein Considine has developed an impressive reputation and that is very much down to the hard work and commitment of my new Partners and colleagues.

"In leading the team my focus will be to ensure that we use all the tools and resources at our disposal to make sure our clients get the very best support and advice, where and when they need it.”