UK Guide 2026 : Scotland
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Mackinnons
Mackinnons’ Marine and Shipping department is the most experienced in Scotland, we are one of the UK’s leading marine law firms. We navigate the changing currents of fisheries and offshore law to protect client’s interest in the waters of the North Sea and beyond. Whether clients are local or internationally based, a large or small enterprise, our expert team are here to assist in all aspects of marine law, providing our clients with focused, practical and commercial solutions.
Mackinnons remain the premier provider of legal advice to the Scottish fishing fleet. Our team regularly act for fishing vessel owners, fish producer organisations and vessel managers in this specialist area of law, and we also represent lenders dealing with security arrangements relating to fishing licences and quotas. Additional to our fishing works, we also have extensive experience in advising our clients in a wide range of matters in the offshore energy, renewable and transport sectors.
From contract advice and dispute resolution to health and safety matters, our experience is wide-ranging. 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.
Admiralty cases are routinely handled by our expert team, as are Fatal Accident Inquiries arising from shipboard and offshore accidents. Our clients include H&M insurers, P&I clubs and all the major UK fishing vessel mutuals.
Provided by Chambers
Mackinnons is an Aberdeen-based firm with a longstanding reputation for shipping work. The firm handles non-contentious matters and acts in accident cases. It also has additional expertise in harbour law and fishing industry issues. The team represents Scottish and international clients, including owners, operators and port authorities, and is experienced in fleet transactions.
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Mackinnons are excellent at handling complex and sophisticated matters. They have deep knowledge and are able think outside the box to suggest some innovative solutions.
Mackinnons are practical and to the point, have good rates and think on their own, which pushes the case forward.
I’ve worked with other groups in the past; however, Mackinnons provide a very high level of service in comparison.
There is not a matter they haven't been able to assist us with.
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Graham Jones has a wealth of experience acting on transactional shipping matters. He acts for a range of shipping industry clients on fleet sales and purchases and on finance matters.
Graham has an in-depth knowledge of the fishing industry and provides excellent counsel and advice to many in the industry.
Graham has always been available when needed and takes a proactive commercial view in getting transactions over the line.
He provides an excellent level of client service and is always available for advice and legal support.
He provides an excellent level of client service and is always available for advice and legal support.
Martin is practical and understands our interests.
Angus Easton routinely undertakes high-value and cross-border shipping matters. He shows expertise in assisting clients with vessel purchases, contract negotiations and term loan facility agreements.
He provides an excellent level of client service and is always available for advice and legal support.
I have always found him professional and resourceful.
Angus is very responsive and he is easy to contact. His approachability and his understanding of the company are a great benefit.
Head of Shipping
Shipping
Head of Shipping
Provided by Mackinnons
Anna Kaparaki
Fiona Copp
Iona Garland
Cameron Milne
Rachael Bain
Martin Sinclair
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