Partner

Joan Cradden

Joan specialised in employment law early in her career. She is an experienced litigator and has specialist expertise in the impact of professional regulation on the employment relationship, executive hire and dismissal, discrimination and employment policy development.

She has particular interest in cases involving sexual harassment and mental health. Her industrial relations experience is also often in demand. More recently she has lead the development of the firm’s online employment law advisory system.

Her client base is broad and includes public sector, construction, energy, finance and transport sectors. She represents both UK household names and indigenous Scottish businesses.

Living Brodies' values

Joan is a natural collaborator and problem-solver. She sees the world through the client's lens - never forgetting the commercial backdrop and relationship dimension of the cases she is advising on.

Highlights

Spent time in as an inhouse lawyer which influences her approach to advice and informs her communication style.
Is responsible for the coordination of the firm's international strategy.
Is the Scottish Board member for the European Employment Lawyer's Association and Co-chair of the Terralex Labour and Employment Group.

Rankings

Ranked Band 1 in Employment for Chambers UK 2025.
Legal 500 UK 'Hall of Fame' since 2018.
Joan is a Law Society of Scotland Accredited Specialist in Employment Law.

Joan has a very strong reputation.

Chambers UK 2025

Joan is brilliant.

Chambers UK 2025

Joan Cradden is top of the class for employment matters and I could not recommend her services highly enough. She is tenacious and thorough in dealing with matters on behalf of the client.

Legal 500 UK 2024