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
Trainee Solicitor
Amy McAllister
The latest news and insights from Mackinnons
Can an employer reject an applicant who supports a rival football team?
An interesting ruling has been made in an Employment Tribunal Case Hearing in which the Employment Judge decided that an employer has the right to consider whether a prospective employee would get on well with existing staff and that this could include rejecting a prospective employee who could “damage office harmony” by not supporting the same football team as current staff members.
Mackinnons welcomes new Trainee Solicitor Amy McAllister
Mackinnons are very pleased to announce the appointment of Amy McAllister as its latest Trainee Solicitor.
Ballater Highland Games
With the festivities about to commence for Ballater’s Victoria Week, we look forward to once again welcoming you at the Ballater Highland Games on Thursday 14th August 2025 for refreshments. On the day, Mackinnons partners and staff will be helping to raise funds for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA).
