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Finlay McKay
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Finlay McKay

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Finlay is a partner in the CMS UK employment team, advising clients on both contentious and non contentious matters.

He has an excellent track record of successfully defending clients in the Employment Tribunal whether it be unfair dismissal or claims of discrimination. He is passionate about winning cases for his clients and is a tenacious litigator, presenting complex cases in a straightforward and comprehensible manner.

Finlay is always conscious to present his clients with a clear view on the strengths and weaknesses of their cases, always mindful of reputational and risk issues.

Finlay has particular expertise in advising clients on senior executive exit achieving commercial solutions for his clients.

Commended for his “highly informed, commercially aware decision making” (Chambers UK), Finlay is trusted by his clients to give them practical advice on employee relations issues ranging from dismissals and grievances to advising on restructurings and harmonisation projects.

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    "He shows excellent client service and commercial awareness yet provides a pragmatic solution as required."
    Chambers, 2024
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    "Finlay McKay is incredibly strong at delivering appropriate risk-based advice in a practical business way."
    Chambers, 2023

Relevant experience

  • A large public sector client in relation to a major investigation into allegations of sexual harassment in addition to whistleblowing claims by a senior employee.
  • An energy company on the introduction of consistent cross jurisdictional pay scales and bonus arrangements.
  • A listed company on the exit of their CEO and advising on reporting obligations.
  • A public sector client in relation to multiple claims of race discrimination.
  • A financial services client in a Judicial Mediation in relation to a sex discrimination claim.
  • A Bank in relation to defending allegations of whistleblowing, race, sex and disability discrimination and on their regulatory obligations.

Education

  • 2000 - Dip LP, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
  • 1999 - LLB, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
  • 1995 - MA (Hons) History, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen