Scotland's most experienced marine and fisheries law firm.
As one of Scotland’s leading and longest standing marine law firms, we navigate the changing currents of fisheries and offshore law to protect your interests in the waters of the North Sea and beyond. Whether you are local or internationally based, a large or small enterprise, our team are here to assist.
Our legal experts can also help you in the offshore renewables space. From contract advice and dispute resolution to health and safety matters, our experience is wide-ranging and trusted by vessel owners and service companies alike. We act swiftly, providing comprehensive legal support from regulatory compliance to contract negotiations, and offer a 24/7 emergency response service for accidents and emergencies.
We can work with you across the following breadth of sectors/transactions:
- Ship building
- Vessel or fleet sale and purchases
- Admiralty and litigation
- Vessel financing
- Fishing licences and quotas
- Fisheries prosecutions and marine criminal law
- Renewables
- Harbour law
- Employment, immigration and visas
- Health and safety
- Marine insurance
How can we help you?
Your marine and fisheries law team
Partner
Graham Jones
Partner
Martin Sinclair
Partner
Caroline E Cumming
Partner
Angus Easton
Senior Associate
Fiona Copp
Associate
Rachael Bain
Senior Solicitor
Anna Kaparaki
Senior Solicitor
Cameron Milne
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.
