LAWYER PROFILE

Duncan MacLean

UK 2026

Brodies LLP

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Shipping

Scotland

21 years ranked

Insurance

Scotland

3 years ranked

Transport: Logistics

UK-wide

11 years ranked

About

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UK

Career

Duncan heads the Shipping & Transport team and is recognised as a leading lawyer in this area. Working across the sector, and advising on both disputes and transactional work, he is known for his commitment to and understanding of the industry in Scotland and beyond, whilst delivering advice that is practical and strategic.

Duncan handles claims of all sorts for leading P&I Clubs, marine and other insurers, advises owners, operators and port authorities on a range of issues, and is experienced in acting for banks, shipowners and shipbuilders in new builds, sale and purchase and charters. His work includes the merchant fleet, ferries, tugs and workboats, oil and gas, fishing, aquaculture, and logistics by sea, land and rail. He also has experience in handling fixed wing and rotor incidents in the aviation sector.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Shipping - Scotland

Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

Head of the shipping and transport team at Brodies, Duncan MacLean is a pre-eminent name in the market. He has an impressive clientele of international P&I clubs that he represents in a range of contentious matters, as well as assisting with significant transactional work.

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Transport: Logistics - UK-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Duncan MacLean is head of the shipping and transport practice at the firm and has extensive experience in the industry. His practice includes a range of regulatory, contractual and funding disputes, with notable experience handling insurance, damage and theft of cargo matters.

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Insurance - Scotland

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Duncan MacLean heads the shipping and transport group at Brodies, and he is well regarded for his ability to represent marine liability insurers in a wide variety of claims ranging from P&I to business interruption.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

We take great comfort in the fact that he is always available at the end of the phone or to mobilise and attend in person where needed.
ShippingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Duncan is a recognised expert in marine and shipping. There is no need for us to go and do any of our own research as he is very knowledgeable about this sector.
ShippingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Duncan provided excellent advice and support, and identified ways to minimise impact using his industry-leading knowledge.
ShippingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He has always provided a first-class service. He is responsive, commercial and has excellent legal and sector knowledge.
Transport: LogisticsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Duncan is extremely proficient, professional, knowledgeable and personable.
Transport: LogisticsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He has a good reputation for the shipping side of things.
InsuranceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession