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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This achievement is a testament to Anna’s contributions to the maritime industry, not only through her litigation role within the firm but also as a Lecturer in Maritime Law at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), an active researcher in Maritime Decarbonisation and a dedicated member of various maritime organisations, including WISTA UK, the London Shipping Law Centre (LSLC), the Liverpool and North West Propeller Club, Mersey Maritime and the International Propeller Club, Port of Piraeus, Greece.
