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About
Provided by Martin Sinclair
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
UK
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.
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He has fantastic knowledge of the fishing industry. He has long-established contacts and is very impressive."
"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."
"He is hugely experienced and hugely knowledgeable of particular regulations."
"Martin was excellent, providing a high level of service and good understanding of the matter in hand."
"An excellent and pragmatic lawyer who always gets great results."
"Martin Sinclair is easy to approach and has the experience to guide you through the pitfalls of Scottish litigation."
"He has fantastic knowledge of the fishing industry. He has long-established contacts and is very impressive."
"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."
"He is hugely experienced and hugely knowledgeable of particular regulations."
"Martin was excellent, providing a high level of service and good understanding of the matter in hand."
"An excellent and pragmatic lawyer who always gets great results."
"Martin Sinclair is easy to approach and has the experience to guide you through the pitfalls of Scottish litigation."