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
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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.
New Appointments at Mackinnons
Mackinnons Solicitors LLP are delighted to announce two new appointments across the firm.
Tour De Force!
Once again our intrepid cycling trio will be taking on Ride The North! This year on Saturday 24th August, our partners Neil Torrance, Pam Bursill and Gregor Sim will be venturing slightly further South, this time tackling the “Tour of Angus,” with Neil bravely taking on the 100 mile route. Pam and Gregor will be cycling the no less challenging distance of 70 miles.
