Iain Mackie > Macfarlanes LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Macfarlanes LLP
20 CURSITOR STREET
LONDON
EC4A 1LT
England
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Work Department

Litigation and dispute resolution

Position

Iain specialises in large-scale corporate and financial services litigation and arbitration for a mix of UK and international corporate clients, private equity houses, family offices and financial institutions.

Iain is well known in the market for his expertise in handling complex corporate litigation, including large shareholder, joint venture and post-transaction disputes. He also advises on fraud issues; the rights and obligations of directors; derivative actions and unfair prejudice petitions; insolvency issues and restructuring. Much of his work is of a multi-jurisdictional nature and he has particular expertise in matters involving private equity investments and entrepreneurs.

He acts for banks, financial institutions and fund managers in relation to disputes concerning fund and asset management, lending/security, complex financial instruments (particularly derivatives), trade finance and internal investigations. He has extensive experience of regulatory investigations by the FCA and other regulators, both in the UK and elsewhere, and advises on market abuse and compliance issues.

He is regularly involved in advising non-UK clients involved in English law disputes, particularly in relation to international arbitrations concerning commercial and corporate matters, and in dealing with complex cross-border litigation.

Iain was head of the litigation and dispute resolution group for 12 years, and he is now focusing solely on client work.

Career

Qualified 1992; partner 2008

Lawyer Rankings

London > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: premium

(Hall of Fame)

Iain MackieMacfarlanes LLP

Post-M&A and shareholder disputes are particular strengths for the litigation team at Macfarlanes LLP, as well as investment disputes and contentious insolvency matters. With a strong footing in the US, the team is experienced in transatlantic and international litigation. Practice head Matt McCahearty draws high praise from clients, who regard him as ‘a fantastic head of litigation’. Iain Mackie is recommended for both corporate and financial services proceedings. Lois Horne boasts ‘incredible knowledge’ of corporate and commercial disputes; her diverse roster of clients ranges from investment banks and private equity houses to investors and insolvency practitioners. Christopher Charlton has an active international disputes practice, handling multijurisdictional proceedings. Also highly praised by clients, Fred Snowball specialises in disputes related to contracts and data privacy.