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
Consultant
Anna Kaparaki
Senior Associate
Fiona Copp
Associate
Rachael Bain
Senior Solicitor
Cameron Milne
Trainee Solicitor
Amy McAllister
The latest news and insights from Mackinnons
Mackinnons Celebrate Newly Qualified Solicitor
Mackinnons are pleased to announce the appointment of Cole Milne as a Solicitor within the firm’s Commercial Property team following completion of his two-year Traineeship with the team.
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.
