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Gillespie Macandrew announces two new Partners and a further 13 promotions

Gillespie Macandrew announces two new Partners and 13 promotions, strengthening teams across Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth.

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The Scottish Highlands are leading a new era of community-driven renewable energy, from solar and hydrogen to EV infrastructure.

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Fraser Vandal

Partner, Dispute Resolution

Fraser is a Partner in our Dispute Resolution team, specialising in both Employment and Business Immigration matters.

He has extensive experience advising clients – both in private practice and as in-house counsel – on the full range of contentious and non-contentious employment issues.  He regularly advises on matters relating to Employment Tribunal litigation, discipline and grievance, protection of employment rights, discrimination, collective redundancy, contracts of employment and negotiated exits.

His business immigration experience includes securing Home Office Sponsor Licences for clients across a variety of sectors; as well as advising on immigration compliance matters, sponsorship of Skilled Workers, recruitment of foreign nationals and right to work issues.

Fraser also sits as a Judicial Panel Member for the Scottish Football Association.

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Recent News & Insights by Fraser

16 March 2026 | Time to read: 2 mins

Gillespie Macandrew announces two new Partners and a further 13 promotions

By Gavin Merchant, Caitlin Keegan, Fraser Vandal

Gillespie Macandrew announces two new Partners and 13 promotions, strengthening teams across Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth.

20 February 2026 | Time to read: 5 mins

Employment Rights Act 2025: What Employees Need to Know

By Fraser Vandal

The Employment Rights Act 2025 brings major reforms from 2026–27. Here we summarise what employees need to know as changes begin to take effect.

08 January 2026 | Time to read: 7 mins

UK Digital ID and Right to Work Compliance: What Employers Need to Know

By Fraser Vandal

Will the UK’s new Digital ID revolutionise right to work checks or simply rebrand existing processes? Explore the impact and what employers need to know.

17 December 2025 | Time to read: 3 mins

What Happens to Your Christmas Bonus When You Separate?

By Fraser Vandal, Stephen Grant

Fraser Vandal and Stephen Grant discuss Christmas bonuses and if they are considered as part of a financial settlement when separating from your spouse.

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