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Employment & Immigration
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.
Erin is very knowledgeable and professional.
Chambers UK 2025
She is always a pleasure to work with.
Chambers UK 2025
Erin is responsive and provides sound advice.
Chambers UK 2025
A collaborative team, with seamless teamwork that enables them to always answer and understand client's needs.
Legal 500 UK 2025
