Senior Associate

Erin McLafferty

Erin has several years’ experience in providing advice to a wide range of clients on all aspects of employment law. She deals with both contentious and non-contentious employment law issues, including contract and policy drafting, settlement agreements and HR support.

Erin also regularly advises on UK immigration law with a particular focus on the points based system and sponsorship of migrant workers. She regularly advises employers on their sponsorship obligations in relation to civil penalties, compliance issues and right to work checks as well as providing advice and training to employers on the impact of Brexit to UK immigration law including the EU Settlement Scheme and Frontier Worker Permits. She also regularly provides advice in relation to Hong Kong BN(O) visas and in indefinite leave to remain, EU Permanent residence, and spousal visa applications.

Living Brodies' values

Clients benefit from Erin's cross practice experience in both employment and immigration law, allowing her to approach issues from a unique and collaborative viewpoint.

Highlights

Member of the Employment Law Association.
A regular contributor to Brodies' Employment & Immigration blog.

Rankings

Ranked as an Associate to Watch for Immigration in Chambers UK 2025.
Recognised as a Recommended Individual for Immigration by Legal 500 UK 2025.

I always feel assured by the advice given by Erin.

Chambers UK 2026

Erin McLafferty is a well-regarded lawyer who regularly advices on complex immigration issues. She has particular experience across corporate immigration matters, advising clients on licence compliance and right to work queries.

Chambers UK 2026