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Malcolm Mackay

Malcolm Mackay

UK 2026

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About

Provided by Brodies LLP

UK

Career

Malcolm has advised clients and represented clients in court for nearly 20 years. A Solicitor Advocate, who is well placed to represent clients' interests but one who helps clients to pick the right battles. He provides thoughtful advice so clients can weigh up risk and then helps to deploy the right tactics to secure the best result pragmatically and commercially.

Based in Aberdeen, Malcolm and the team help clients across the marine spectrum resolving issues and claims relating to family owned fishing businesses through to international DSV or drilling contractors and operators. Malcolm has led on resolution of multiple offshore wind construction incidents helping guide clients through H&S investigations and seven figure claims. He and the team have many years of "know-how" handling issues (top side and subsea) for contractors, operators or their insurers with all manner of drilling, diving or marine incidents, oil spills/hydrocarbon release or contractual/tort claims. Malcolm has a UKCS BOSIET (offshore survival) certificate to provide clients legally privileged support offshore. Malcolm and his team also regularly support clients in other parts of the marine and transport sectors including ports and aviation.

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Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Malcolm Mackay handles a wide range of issues in the maritime industry, primarily acting for owners and insurers. He is additionally adept at advising P&I clubs and oil and gas clients.

Strengths

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  • Malcolm was quick to respond and provided a working solution within our budget.

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