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Martin Sinclair
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Martin Sinclair
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
2

Band 2

Shipping

Scotland

8 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant

Scotland

3 Years Ranked

About

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UK

Career

Martin qualified as a Solicitor in 1992 and joined Mackinnons in 2009. He is a Solicitor Advocate with Rights of Audience in the Supreme Courts of Scotland.

Professional Memberships

Law Society of Scotland,

Society of Advocates in Aberdeen (Immediate Past President)

Industry Sector Expertise

Martin heads up the dispute resolution team within Mackinnons. He has extensive experience in all areas of shipping, litigation, including health and safety matters and personal injury claims. He acts for a number of prominent P&I clubs as well as many shipping clients generally.

Education

University of Aberdeen

LLB (Honours)

1989

University of Aberdeen

Diploma in Legal Practice

1990

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK

Shipping - Scotland

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial

Martin Sinclair is noted for his experience handling a range of contentious shipping matters. His shipping practice is complemented by his expertise in personal injury matters.

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Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant - Scotland

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

Martin Sinclair heads the team and has many years' experience in personal injury defence. He represents shipping companies and their insurers in complex claims concerning accidents and fatalities at sea.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He has fantastic knowledge of the fishing industry. He has long-established contacts and is very impressive.

Shipping respondent
UK

Martin was excellent, providing a high level of service and good understanding of the matter in hand.

Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant respondent
UK

Martin is very level-headed and straightforward; he doesn't get bogged down in detail but cuts to the heart of the matter, which helps a lot in complex cases.

Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant respondent
UK

He is hugely experienced and hugely knowledgeable of particular regulations.

Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant respondent
UK

An excellent and pragmatic lawyer who always gets great results.

Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant respondent
UK

Martin Sinclair is easy to approach and has the experience to guide you through the pitfalls of Scottish litigation.

Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant respondent
UK

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