Meet the team
Duncan Mackinnon
Partner
Family Law
Phone
01382 868111
Address
21 Crichton Street Dundee DD1 3AR
Law Society of Scotland accredited specialist in Child Law
About Duncan
Duncan is a Partner in our Family Law team, based in Dundee. Duncan has been a qualified and practising solicitor dealing almost exclusively with family and child law for over 20 years. Duncan is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a Specialist in Child Law, with his first accreditation in 2003.
Duncan works principally for individuals often children, but on occasion he acts for the Court and regularly acts independently to help courts and children’s panel to determine what is best for children. He also acts as Bar Reporter or Curator ad Litem and safeguarder all over the east coast of Scotland.
Duncan is Vice Chairman Relationship Scotland Tayside and Fife.
Duncan is also a former external examiner in family law appointed to the University of Dundee.
News & Insights
From the team
insights
In addition to the questionable haircuts being created in lockdown, time for life administration may have led some to consider a DIY Will but there are pitfalls
news 6 April 2020
Scottish and UK ministers emphasise that support services remain open and domestic abuse should still be reported
news 6 March 2020
When a couple separate, there is often uncertainty about what decisions they can make independently and on which decisions they should inform and consult with the other parent
insights
A few legal precautions can make it easier to navigate the twists and turns of relationships and family life
news 8 January 2020
Stressed couples reacting to a difficult Christmas are advised not to make any hasty decisions about their future - seeking advice from experts is a good first step
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We are delighted that our peers have chosen us among the top performers in the legal sector
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