Leading Scottish law firm Scullion LAW has been announced as a finalist in two prestigious categories at the Herald Top Employer Awards 2025:
- Top Employer (Small Business)
- Employee Career Development Award
This latest recognition follows news that Scullion LAW has been named a finalist at the Herald Law Awards 2025, with its Family and Criminal Law teams both shortlisted for awards; underlining the firm’s reputation for excellence across the profession as well as an employer.
The awards ceremony takes place on Wednesday 29 October 2025 in Glasgow and celebrates organisations that go above and beyond to create supportive, progressive and people-first workplace cultures.
With offices in Glasgow, Hamilton and Edinburgh, Scullion LAW has built its reputation on the simple but powerful mission of being “Your Law Firm for Life.” That mission extends beyond clients to the firm’s employees, whose wellbeing, career development and happiness are prioritised through clear progression pathways, mentoring, training, flexible working, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
“This recognition is a huge milestone for us as a firm,” said Shanna McDiarmid, Head of Operations & Performance at Scullion LAW. “At Scullion LAW, our people are our greatest strength. Being shortlisted as a Top Employer and for Employee Career Development reflects the passion, dedication and talent of our team, as well as our commitment to investing in their growth, wellbeing and happiness.”
Career development has been a central focus for the firm, with a clear track record of internal promotions and progression. In recent years, colleagues such as Yvonne Fleming, Stephanie Grieve, Aimee Holmes, Anna MacKay, Conor Greenan, Charmaine Trainor and Ailidh Ballantyne have all achieved significant career milestones within the business. In total, Scullion LAW has seen a 28% growth through promotions and new hires since 2024, illustrating its commitment to nurturing talent and supporting the next generation of leaders in the profession.
Shanna added: “Traditionally, law firms were known for long hours and little balance. At Scullion LAW we’ve turned that idea on its head. We actively encourage flexibility, wellbeing and happiness, because when our people thrive, our clients benefit too. We are proud to be an employer that doesn’t just talk about values like care and integrity; we live them every day.”
The firm’s strong people-first ethos is also reflected in its community engagement. In 2025, Scullion LAW’s charitable efforts were recognised in the Scottish Parliament, while its staff received the Corporate Volunteer Award for work with Home-Start Glasgow and North Lanarkshire.
By prioritising people, progression and purpose, Scullion LAW has created a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to deliver excellent client service. The firm also continues to rank highly in industry listings, including recognition in Legal 500, Chambers and Partners, and a 4.9/5 client rating on ReviewSolicitors from over 2,000 reviews.
