— We are a full-service law firm providing high-quality, personalised advice to discerning, private individuals and families, in many cases, through the generations. For businesses, we primarily act for family-run businesses, individual businesses and property owners.
Patrick Jenkins
partner & CEO, MacDonald Oates llp
Expertise built on 75 years of experience
For over 75 years, MacDonald Oates has built its reputation on genuine relationships, attention to detail and a traditional standard of service that puts our clients first. We have a wealth of experience with some 300 years of combined legal expertise built on this proven model and we are extremely proud that the majority of our work comes through repeat instructions and recommendations from clients and trusted professionals.
A carefully crafted, sophisticated approach
To find out more about what we can do for you, please have a look at our practice areas and if you have any questions, please get in touch.
- Wills, Probate and Trusts
- Residential Property
- Family Law
- Employment Law
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Commercial Property
- Company and Commercial Law
- Employment Law
- Commercial Disputes
Your Property
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Your Family
Our specialist Family law team will work with you to bring things to a fair conclusion, whether you have been married, in a civil partnership, or living together.
Your Life
We provide high-quality, personalised advice to discerning, private individuals and families, in many cases, through the generations.
Your Business
For businesses, we primarily act for family-run businesses, individual businesses and property owners.
“Thank you for everything you have done on my behalf over the period…Your help, advice and professionalism has been second to none and truly appreciated.”
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