Alice Bowman
Alice specialises in employment law issues, with a particular focus on representing trade union members in employment tribunal claims. She is experienced in contentious litigation and in mediation. She provides advice to trade union officials on all aspects of employment law, including unfair dismissal, all forms of discrimination, harassment, whistleblowing, transfer of undertakings, working time, interim relief, contractual disputes, wages, and industrial issues. Alice is passionate about the trade union movement and recognises that strong legal representation in employment disputes is often the final piece in the jigsaw of strong industrial organising and building workers’ power.
Prior to joining Allan McDougall Solicitors, Alice trained and qualified at a firm specialising in employment law. She came to the legal industry late, having previously worked in the violence against women sector and in criminal justice. She completed her legal studies at the University of Strathclyde, where she won both academic awards and other awards for her volunteer work at the University Law Clinic.
She also teaches Employment and Contract Law on the law course at the University of Strathclyde.
Alice has volunteered in Palestine and in India, as well as with substance use charities in Edinburgh.
Representative Experience
Alice has represented clients in employment tribunal claims and in professional regulatory matters.
Commended for her technical, bold and empathetic approach, Alice has litigated and secured justice for claimants in claims for sexual harassment, victimisation, whistleblowing, working time, part time workers detriment, unfair dismissal, transfer of undertakings, interim relief, and trade union dismissal.
She has a particular interest in trade union detriment and dismissal, as well as unlawful inducement cases.
Alice has represented professionals in disciplinary matters against the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and, in one case, used human rights legislation to secure a strike out of allegations against her client. She was commended for this case for her “skilful and determined defence” by a member of Queen’s Counsel.
Education
MA (Hons) Social Anthropology with Development, First Class, University of Edinburgh, 2008 - 2012
LLB (Scots Law) (Clinical), Pass with Merit, University of Strathclyde, 2015 - 2017
LDip Diploma in Legal Practice, University of Strathclyde, 2017 - 2018
Admissions, Memberships and Accreditations
Law Society of Scotland, 2019
Outside Work
Outside work Alice enjoys surfing, boxing, and swimming in Loch Lomond. She competes in outdoor swimming races in the Lake District, where she is originally from. Alice keeps up with current affairs and politics, reads nonfiction and enjoys going for walks with her dog.
Articles by Alice Bowman
- Commemoration of Calton Weavers
- Labour’s employment law plans
- Dismissed for misconduct: the law and your rights
- Unfair dismissal: financial remedies and reductions
- Allan McDougall Solicitors help secure major legal victory for Unite members
- Sexual harassment
- Menopause in the workplace
- International Women’s Day
- Discrimination based on “Protected Belief”
- The right to strike under attack?
- Working in the heatwave: your rights at work
- Collective bargaining and unlawful inducements update
- Is your employer “paying you off”?
- Direct pay offers to workers during collective bargaining ruled unlawful
What our clients say
- Alice Bowman is clearly experienced and knowledgeable. She communicated punctually, fully and respectfully. I felt confident and secure with Alice's advice and input.
R.K. - Alice Bowman represented me in my employment law case in what was a stressful time. I was pleased and impressed by how Alice worked hard on my case. She was professionally knowledgeable and kept me updated with the ongoing progress. Her advice was of sound judgement. Alice is a good asset to Allan McDougall Solicitors, and I would most certainly work with her again. Well recommended.
M.H. - Alice and Fiona were both exceptional.They really took the time to lead me through everything and took additional care as I am dyslexic. I'm beyond grateful for their care, understanding and expertise.
L.H.
What our clients say
- Alice Bowman is clearly experienced and knowledgeable. She communicated punctually, fully and respectfully. I felt confident and secure with Alice's advice and input.
R.K. - Alice Bowman represented me in my employment law case in what was a stressful time. I was pleased and impressed by how Alice worked hard on my case. She was professionally knowledgeable and kept me updated with the ongoing progress. Her advice was of sound judgement. Alice is a good asset to Allan McDougall Solicitors, and I would most certainly work with her again. Well recommended.
M.H. - Alice and Fiona were both exceptional.They really took the time to lead me through everything and took additional care as I am dyslexic. I'm beyond grateful for their care, understanding and expertise.
L.H.
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