Graham Mitchell

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Graham is based in Glasgow and has specialised in Employment Law almost exclusively for 28 years. He is known for his commercial approach in assisting a variety of clients on all aspects of employment law. He has a particular interest in discrimination, redundancy, TUPE and social media issues. 

He has for several years been accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as both a specialist in Employment Law & Discrimination Law.

Graham is also known for his negotiation skills and expert advocacy skills. He conducts a variety of training and is regularly asked to write articles on employment law issues.

Graham has been recognised by the Chambers Legal Directory as an employment law specialist for several years.  

“Graham is an excellent employment lawyer; both his technical knowledge and practical approach are very much appreciated.” Chambers 2026

"Graham grasps complex issues effectively, communicates excellently, and advocates intelligently" Chambers 2023

"He's excellent and provides solid, consistent advice" Chambers 2022

"He is reassuring, reliable and knowledgeable, which he couples with a ready understanding of our business to produce pragmatic advice and practical solutions" Chambers 2022

"His knowledge and wealth of experience is apparent from the advice he provides, and he is reliable and thorough." Chambers 2021

"He responds quickly and gives clear, consistent advice." Chambers 2021

"He is an incredibly measured and insightful lawyer who spends a great deal of time understanding our business requirements before applying legal advice." Chambers 2020 

Clients praise his advocacy, saying: "He is very good in tribunal." Chambers 2019

Experience

• Successfully defending a number of complex disability discrimination claim at the Employment Tribunal
• Advising and representing numerous clients on redundancy (and recently Furlough) issues
• Advising a number of large clients through various in - sourcing projects with TUPE implications
• Successfully defending the dismissal of a teacher for capability - one of the first case of its kind in Scotland
• Advising clients on complex multiple holiday pay claims
• Representing a number of clients in relation to high profile multiple Equal Pay claims
• Advising a number of Senior Executives on high profile exits