Alistair Mackie
Partner
- Expertise
- Dispute Resolution and Litigation
- Sector
- Legal Services for the Hospitality & Leisure Sector in Scotland
- Contact Details
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- E: alistairmackie@lindsays.co.uk
- T: 0131 656 5660
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Address:
Edinburgh
Caledonian Exchange 19A Canning Street Edinburgh EH3 8HE
Professional experience
Alistair is a highly experienced Litigation partner and specialises in contentious matters. He has more than 25 years’ experience in the Sheriff Court, Court of Session and Tribunals, acting on behalf of a wide range of clients including companies, public sector organisations, trade bodies and private individuals. He also provides guidance to clients on dispute resolution and legislative developments and has represented clients at Courts and Public Inquiries all over Scotland.
Alistair enjoys a solid reputation in the field of family law. He has a strong track record in relation to financial aspects of divorce and separation and is also a part-time Tribunal Judge of Child Support and Social Security Appeal Tribunals. Alistair is trained as a Mediator and is a member of the Scottish Collaborative Family Law Group.
Alistair also has many years experience of representing road haulage and PSV operator clients at Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiries and in road haulage and PSV-related prosecutions.
Alistair is recognised by the Chambers and Partners 2011 directory as a 'Leader in his Field'.
Credential highlights
- Expertise in general litigation and dispute resolution including providing advice and representation in relation to property disputes, commercial disputes, damages claims, professional negligence claims, contractual disputes, debt, insolvency and judicial review.
- Providing technical support and representation in complex cases of debt recovery, sequestration, and liquidation.
- Representing business and institutional clients in prosecutions for statutory offences.
- Helping clients deal with issues related to family law including advice on the resolution of all issues arising on the breakdown of marriage, civil partnership and cohabitation.
- Advice on the use of Pre-Nuptial and Cohabitation Agreements.
- Advice on Divorce, including representation in defended divorce actions in the Sheriff Court and Court of Session.
- Advising on issues relating to road haulage including representation at Traffic Commissioners Public Inquiries in matters including LGV and PSV Operators Licensing.
- Representation in commercial vehicle prosecutions including construction and use, overloading and driver’s hours offences.
Chambers UK 2012 A Client’s Guide to the UK Legal Profession“Alistair Mackie is highlighted as a "timely, receptive and understanding practitioner." His impressive litigation skills are well recognised in the region, and he also sits as a part-time tribunal judge of child support.”
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