David Hossack
ConsultantDavid is a highly experienced consultant within our Litigation division based in Edinburgh.
He is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in employment law and commercial mediation. He supports a varied practice including employment, licensing law, immigration, litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
David advises businesses, public sector organisations and individuals on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. He is an accredited mediator with extensive experience in a wide range of areas of litigation, particularly in resolving employment, personal and commercial disputes outside of the courts.
David also leads our acclaimed Licensing Team which is top ranked by the legal directories. Acting in this capacity, he provides a bespoke service for clients ranging from small businesses to leading multinationals, and regularly appears before Licensing Boards. David is often in demand, as clients appreciate his rounded practice and commercial outlook which means he can identify and resolve issues quickly and efficiently. He was noted in Chambers and Partners 2020 to be '…efficient, calm, reassuring and an excellent communicator.'
Podcast
Clawback provisions in the context of immigration: What are they and when can employers use them?
David Hossack speaks to Lily Braunholtz about the circumstances in which employers can seek reimbursement of immigration costs from employees and the consequences if they get this wrong.
Podcast
The Doctor Explains: What can employers do to help prevent health issues impacting at work?
David Hossack and Sarah Gilzean talk to Dr Sigi Joseph and Dr Jane Catley about the importance of health and wellbeing in the workplace and the simple steps that employees and employers can take to reduce the impact of ill health at work.
Podcast
Supreme Court rules that definition of "woman" in Equality Act refers to biological women only
David Hossack talks to discrimination expert Sarah Gilzean about the recent decision in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers and the impact of the case for employers and service providers.