JUNIOR PROFILE

Iain MacDonald

UK Bar 2026

Gough Square Chambers

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Life Sciences Regulatory

All Circuits

4 years ranked

Consumer Finance

All Circuits

3 years ranked

Consumer Law

London (Bar)

22 years ranked

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Life Sciences Regulatory - All Circuits

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Iain MacDonald has a well-established food law practice, typically defending manufacturers and supermarkets in labelling enforcement actions.

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Consumer Finance - All Circuits

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Iain MacDonald regularly advises clients on unfair commercial practices and consumer finance regulations. He is particularly experienced in handling allegations relating to the mis-selling of financial products, including insurance and investment products.

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Consumer Law - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Iain MacDonald's diverse consumer law practice takes in food law and trading standards matters in both the Crown and Magistrates' Courts. He regularly acts for well-known retailers, local authorities and regulatory bodies such as the Civil Aviation Authority.

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Strengths

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He has a very easy and relaxed advocacy style that courts really take to.
Life Sciences RegulatoryUK Bar
Iain is unflappable, good with clients and someone who understands the wider strategic issues in a case.
Consumer FinanceUK Bar
Iain is incredibly knowledgeable and instils great confidence when giving advice. He is very popular with clients and is often personally requested to work on complex issues.
Consumer FinanceUK Bar
Hugely experienced, he is calm, smooth and polished in court and always very well prepared.
Consumer FinanceUK Bar
Iain approaches his work in a very pragmatic and sensible way. He's an excellent lawyer with a really good sense of humour who bring out a real human side in court.
Consumer LawUK Bar