Biography

Jillian called to the Bar in 2026 after 14 years in private practice, latterly as a partner and solicitor advocate in one of Scotland’s leading litigation firms.

Her practice encompasses employment and discrimination, public law, professional regulation, fatal accident inquiries and reparation. She has appeared in courts and tribunals at all levels, including the Sheriff Court, Employment Tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunal and Court of Session. Her work has regularly involved statutory interpretation, human rights, equality law and judicial review.

Her employment practice includes unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE, contractual disputes, holiday pay and collective employment issues. She has represented professionals in fitness to practise proceedings, acted in Fatal Accident Inquiries and was instructed as junior counsel for two core participants in the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry.

Prior to devilling, she practised as a solicitor advocate, conducting personal injury litigation including fatal and serious injury claims and historic abuse litigation.