Guiding clients through diverse legal landscapes since 1842
Our longstanding experience in marine law has expanded over the decades to include specialisms in a variety of legal sectors, from business law and dispute resolution to property and personal law.
Known and trusted for our pragmatism and expertise, we are forward-focused and committed to your service. No matter which area of law, we tailor our approach to your individual needs.
Community
With a history stretching back more than 180 years, first as marine law and admiralty specialists, then growing to offer the full breadth of expertise we offer today, we have a long legacy of supporting marine charities. Today we also support several land-based causes and encourage our staff to take part in fundraising activities – either for our chosen charities or causes they feel strongly about.
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Our chosen charities
The Fishermen’s Mission
We have supported the Fishermen's Mission for a number of years. The charity supports active and former fishermen, sea-going staff working in the industry and migrant fishermen working on UK vessels. Money raised will go towards ensuring that the Fishermen's Mission can continue to offer a dedicated lifeline to fishermen and their families.
RNLI
We’re proud to support a charity that helps save lives at sea. The donations they receive pay for the essential, specialist training that helps them make fast decisions in extreme conditions.
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA)
The fast response of helicopters and rapid response vehicles in remote areas of upper Deeside is invaluable, allowing lifesaving pre-hospital care to be delivered to the scene of emergencies.
Friends of Roxburghe
Our Cults office is proud to support Friends of Roxburghe House, which provides support and comfort for both in-patients and out-patients. Roxburghe House focuses on celebrating life, while creating an environment of care, compassion and understanding. Money raised will go towards funding non-essential staff posts, improving facilities or providing those important little extras that can make all the difference.
Refuge
Refuge is the largest single provider of specialist services to survivors of domestic violence, and other forms of violence against women and children, in Britain.
The latest news and insights from Mackinnons
Iceland Says No: The Role of Fisheries in the EU Referendum
On 29 August 2026, Icelanders rejected a proposal to resume talks on joining the European Union (“EU”) 13 years after they were broken off, with 52.8% voting against and 47.2% in favour. While the referendum debate covered a range of economic and political issues, one subject was particularly prominent throughout: fishing. The result of the referendum on whether to resume negotiations on European Union membership provides a timely reminder that, for fishing nations, fisheries policy is about far more than the management of fish stocks.
Thank You
A huge thank you to everyone who visited our hospitality tent at the Ballater Highland Games on Thursday 13th August.
Ballater Highland Games
With Ballater’s Victoria Week well underway, we look forward to welcoming you at the Ballater Highland Games on Thursday 13th August 2026 for refreshments. Once again this year, Mackinnons partners and staff will be helping to raise money on the day for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA). If you are participating in the Scarecrow Trail, please look out for our latest “recruits” causing mayhem at 24 Bridge Street!
