
Fiona Herrell
Fiona provides commercial, strategic and pragmatic advice on all aspects of employment law. Her general advisory practice includes assisting employers with complex disciplinary and grievance matters, redundancies and reorganisations, covenant enforceability, contractual variations and executive on-boarding/terminations.
She has a wealth of experience in advising employees in Aberdeen who are facing redundancy and provides legal advice in relation to Settlement Agreements and unfair dismissal claims.
Fiona also represents clients in the Employment Tribunal, manages large scale projects (including multi-jurisdiction exercises) and handles the employment aspects of corporate transactions.
Living Brodies' values
Fiona develops strong, collaborative relationships with clients and provides pragmatic and clear advice to deliver results.

Highlights
- Regularly speaks at conferences and delivers client training on topical employment law issues.
- Qualified to practice in both Scotland and England & Wales.
- Regional Representative for Scotland of the Employment Lawyers Association.

Rankings
- Ranked individual for Employment in Chambers UK 2025.
- Recognised as a Recommended Individual for Employment by Legal 500 UK 2025.
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Fiona Herrell is a godsend. Fiona offers practical advice as well as offering challenges where needed. Her knowledge of the business and industry is second to none and we are very grateful to have her as part of our team.
Legal 500 UK 2025
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Fiona Herrell is incredibly client focused. She gives very pragmatic advice and will directly support the HR team.
Legal 500 UK 2025
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Fiona is fantastic. She is our go-to employment expert; her counsel and guidance are very senior management-friendly.
Chambers UK 2025
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Fiona provides great advice and is always professional and responsive.
Chambers UK 2025