Advice and practical solutions to your employment queries.
Whether you’re an employer or an employee, our solicitors offer advice and practical solutions to your employment queries. Navigating the complex and fast-moving landscape of employment law, we assess your situation to offer the best advice and help you understand your rights and responsibilities. We also specialise in international and expatriate employee issues including visas, with expertise in the offshore and marine industries.
We offer support in the following sectors:
- Employers – recruitment, performance management, grievances, redundancy, equality, business transfers, termination, contract drafting and reviews
- Employees’ rights
- Tribunal claims
- Expatriates and visas
- Seafarers’ employment contracts
- POEA Accreditations
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The latest news and insights from Mackinnons
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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.
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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.
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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.