John McKinlay

Partner

John McKinlay is very client-friendly, good to deal with and a very experienced tech commercial contracts lawyer.

— Chambers UK 2022

About

John McKinlay is a commercial lawyer who advises multinational businesses and other organisations on negotiating commercial, outsourcing and technology contracts.

John advises clients in a range of industries, and regularly works with clients on projects across multiple jurisdictions.

John specialises in advising on outsourcing and procurement contracts, technology licensing, collaborations, cross-border transactions and joint ventures.

Areas of FocusFinancial Services Life Sciences Technology Intellectual Property

Professional QualificationsAdmitted as a Solicitor with the Law Society of ScotlandSolicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales

EXPERIENCE

Education

University of Edinburgh, LLB (Hons) First Class, 1993; Diploma in Legal Practice, 1994

Awards

"John McKinlay is "absolutely first class" because "he takes a pragmatic approach to matters, and is very approachable and very knowledgeable on the outsourcing of IT services." (Chambers and Partners UK 2017)
"John McKinlay is well respected by market sources for his skilled handling of commercial IP transactions." (Chambers and Partners UK 2017)
"John McKinlay is ‘easy to work with, commercial, and very bright." (Legal 500, UK 2016)

Publications

"Outsourcing: A Practical Guide," Globe Law and Business, September 2015

Memberships And Affiliations