Advice and practical solutions to your employment queries.
Whether you’re an employer or an employee, our solicitors offer advice and practical solutions to your employment queries. Navigating the complex and fast-moving landscape of employment law, we assess your situation to offer the best advice and help you understand your rights and responsibilities. We also specialise in international and expatriate employee issues including visas, with expertise in the offshore and marine industries.
We offer support in the following sectors:
- Employers – recruitment, performance management, grievances, redundancy, equality, business transfers, termination, contract drafting and reviews
- Employees’ rights
- Tribunal claims
- Expatriates and visas
- Seafarers’ employment contracts
- POEA Accreditations
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The latest news and insights from Mackinnons

Mackinnons Rise in Rankings
The Shipping team have been promoted to a Band 2 ranking, one of only 4 firms in Scotland to have such a high ranking, and Mackinnons are the only firm headquartered outside the central belt to achieve this.
New Appointments at Mackinnons
In August, Mackinnons welcomed Grant Mills into their Residential Property Department as an Associate. With substantial experience working in the North-East in conveyancing and other property related business, Grant is a valuable addition to the team. Grant will be mainly working across the firm’s Cults and Aboyne offices.

Tour De Force!
Once again our intrepid cycling trio will be taking on Ride The North! This year on Saturday 24th August, our partners Neil Torrance, Pam Bursill and Gregor Sim will be venturing slightly further South, this time tackling the “Tour of Angus,” with Neil bravely taking on the 100 mile route. Pam and Gregor will be cycling the no less challenging distance of 70 miles.