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Provided by Duncan MacLean
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.
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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.
Duncan MacLean heads the insurance and risk group at Brodies. 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.
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is extremely proficient, knowledgeable and personable."
"He is a fantastic adviser who is not only clearly an expert in his field of law, but also crucially understands the best way to deliver a successful outcome in a sector of great regulatory complexity."
"He knows what he's doing. He does huge P&I work and is hugely experienced. He is regarded as the the best solicitor in the Scottish shipping market."
"Duncan brings excellent knowledge, guidance and advice."
"Duncan offers detailed work and he is responsive."
"We know that if we have an issue, he will find the answer."
"He is extremely proficient, professional, knowledgeable and personable."
"He is extremely proficient, knowledgeable and personable."
"He is a fantastic adviser who is not only clearly an expert in his field of law, but also crucially understands the best way to deliver a successful outcome in a sector of great regulatory complexity."
"He knows what he's doing. He does huge P&I work and is hugely experienced. He is regarded as the the best solicitor in the Scottish shipping market."
"Duncan brings excellent knowledge, guidance and advice."
"Duncan offers detailed work and he is responsive."
"We know that if we have an issue, he will find the answer."
"He is extremely proficient, professional, knowledgeable and personable."
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