Client Comments

"Maclay Murray and Spens have consistently proved to be both valuable and reliable as a source of advice and information on employment law issues. Their professionalism and expertise assists in ensuring that the right decisions are made whilst reducing the risk of exposure to any individual or collective litigation. In today's increasingly complex legal minefield, their support is highly valued."

Iain Campbell, Human Resources Manager, Marine Harvest

"In engaging legal support the EIS requires proven expertise, ease of access to the Partner and advising solicitors, quick response times and clear unambiguous advice. The Service Level Agreement with Maclay Murray and Spens provides the EIS with comprehensive support on all areas of employment law and, in consequence, allows us to offer clear advice to our members.

Maclay Murray and Spens meet our requirement fully and assist us improve the service to EIS members."

Drew Morrice, Assistant Secretary, Educational Institute of Scotland

"Maclay Murray and Spens has provided legal support to Central Scotland Police for a number of years.

As a senior officer of Central Scotland Police and at various times over the past few years I have had responsibility for the Human Resources Department, professional standards, complaints against the police and discipline. During that time I have had considerable contact with Maclay Murray and Spens, primarily Ms Amanda Jones, who has provided legal advice and active support in regard to a variety of issues, a number of which have been sensitive and requiring a great deal of objectivity, tact and skill, qualities which have been readily available.

I have found the advice and support from Maclay Murray and Spens to be highly professional with a wide range of skills being brought to bear on a selection of diverse topics. Advice has always been available at very short notice if necessary and the personal contact of one individual in the initial stages of dealing with any matter has proved to be extremely useful.

On a personal basis, I have had contact with several members of the organisation all of whom have been extremely pleasant and willing to support."

Colin Mather, Chief Superintendent, Central Scotland Police

"We retain Maclay Murray Spens (MMS) on a regular basis in respect of employment legal issues and conduct, disciplinary and pension injury questions within terms of Police Regulations. We have found MMS to be very prompt in responding to requests for advice whether informally by telephone or in writing. The quality of advice is consistently reliable and tactically very sound.

Whilst MMS is clearly very strong on all aspects of employment law, including Tribunal work, we have been particularly pleased by their advice and advocacy in the whole area of police regulations. These pose particular challenges that are not seen in conventional employment legal issues and we have found MMS to be innovative and shrewd in helping us to achieve legal solutions in this area. They communicate well with us and consult us at the right time. In terms of their people, they can demonstrate "quality in depth" within their legal team.

In summary, we enjoy a positive relationship with MMS and expect to see this continuing to develop in the future. We have recommended Maclay Murray Spens to other Scottish forces and police agencies and know that they are as satisfied with their service as we are"

Peter Thickett, Director of Human Resources, Lothian and Borders Police