An experienced tribunal practitioner who has appeared in the EAT, her arrival brings BTO’s total number of accredited specialists to four. Her fellow partners Caroline Carr, Laura Salmond and Jacqueline McCluskey are also specialists in employment law.

With over 20 years’ experience, Ms Robertson has practised mainly in Edinburgh and London in recent years. Her expertise includes guiding a range of employer and employee/executive clients across the private, public and third sectors. She advises on matters ranging from employment law issues resulting from company acquisitions and sales, to complex disciplinary, capability and grievance matters and the management of difficult exits, particularly from senior management positions. 

She said: “I am excited to join BTO’s down to earth team, which has a loyal client following and a reputation in the market for providing pragmatic, commercially sound advice. I look forward to assisting the firm in expanding its client base and portfolio of services in the east of Scotland and beyond.” 

David Gibson, BTO’s chairman, added: “We are delighted that a Partner of Dawn’s calibre, with an impressive track record and network of connections, is joining our prospering team. Her breadth of knowledge and experience of working on significant cases, involving all aspects of the employment relationship, will be of immense benefit to our clients.”