Dedicated to finding workable solutions to your disputes.
Our team of skilled solicitors is dedicated to finding workable solutions to your disputes, from commercial conflicts to personal matters. Court action is not always the best route – we can advise on alternatives and tailor a solution to your needs. Representing our clients in the UK and internationally, our solicitors typically provide advice in the following areas:
- Admiralty and litigation
- Insurance
- Commercial disputes
- Personal Injury
- Health and safety
- Marine criminal law
- Fishing vessel disputes
- Landlord and tenant disputes and evictions
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The latest news and insights from Mackinnons

Why A Court Case About Sandeels Is More Important Than It Might Sound
The dispute concerns whether the UK’s right to restrict fishing trawlers for conservation reasons unnecessarily restricts agreed EU fishing rights in UK waters. This is the first time the parties have been locked in a courtroom battle since Brexit, and it is likely that the outcome of the case will have far reaching implications for future UK-EU trade relations.

Promotions at Mackinnons
Mackinnons Solicitors LLP are delighted to announce a number of promotions across the firm. Gillian Smith becomes a Senior Associate within our Private Client department, Cameron Milne is elevated to the role of Senior Solicitor within our Commercial department, and Jackie Cocker has been appointed as Senior Property Advisor in the Residential Property department.

Mackinnons Rise in Rankings
Mackinnons are delighted to once again be recognised in the Chambers UK Guide for 2025, the well-respected independent publication which each year assesses the leading players in the legal market.