Mr Jones has very broad experience of both contentious and non-contentious work, including complex strategic projects, across many sectors, particularly in the energy sector. He is an expert in marine and seafarer employment issues – a distinctive legal area that frequently has an international dimension and on which he has advised several large multinationals. He also has extensive experience of Employment Tribunal advocacy, both north and south of the border.

He said: “I am delighted to be joining S+W at a time of significant investment and growth in the firm’s presence in the Aberdeen market. I look forward to once again working with two of the leading Employment lawyers in the north-east of Scotland, Tricia Walker and Andrew Knight, to service clients in the North East of Scotland and beyond.”

Tricia Walker, partner in the employment team, said: “Sam’s appointment was driven by our rapid expansion in Aberdeen, and the wider growth of S+W’s Employment team. This reflects the scope of our ambition. Many HR professionals in Aberdeen already know Sam, and his excellent reputation is very well deserved.

“He is a savvy and tenacious Employment Tribunal litigator. Those wishing to hear from Sam can come along to our Employment Law Conference on the 14 April at the Marcliffe Hotel. We look forward to connecting with lots of the Aberdeen HR community there.”