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Duncan Osler
PartnerDuncan is a trusted adviser to central government clients, bringing decades of experience navigating complex infrastructure, procurement and governance issues with strategic insight and discretion.
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Amy Entwistle
PartnerAmy is a trusted adviser to central government clients, with extensive experience of guiding public sector bodies through complex property transactions, infrastructure projects and regulatory frameworks.
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Douglas Milne
PartnerDouglas is a trusted adviser to central government clients, with extensive experience handling complex public law disputes and regulatory matters with strategic precision and discretion.
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Jenny Dickson
PartnerJenny is a highly experienced adviser to central government, with a strong track record in defending high-value personal injury claims for the Ministry of Defence and acting in complex public inquiries.
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Rory Alexander
Director of Planning LawRory is a trusted adviser to central government clients, with extensive experience in public law, statutory interpretation and advising on complex planning and environmental matters across the UK public sector.
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Ruth McCallister
Director, Key Clients, BD & TendersRuth works with local government clients, ensuring that frameworks and contracts are delivered effectively and efficiently.
Government
Our appointment to provide outsourced legal services to the Scottish Government's Legal Directorate since 2004 and acting for UK Government Departments, such as the Ministry of Defence for over 20 years, has given us a deep understanding of what makes our government clients unique.
The go-to firm for complex legal matters
We understand the political sensitivities that can arise in central government matters and provide advice that is both discreet and strategically aligned with overarching policy.
Our team is deeply familiar with how government departments operate in Scotland and we ensure our guidance reflects current legislation, avoids conflicts of interest and protects reputational integrity. With longstanding relationships across government, we help clients act confidently and effectively within complex policy frameworks.
Delivering enduring value through trusted partnerships
As financial pressures on the public purse increase, we remain a steadfast and strategic partner to our government clients–often described as a team player. Our advice is responsive, collaborative and grounded in long-term relationships built on trust.
Beyond legal counsel, we actively work to share our experience across wider initiatives–sharing learnings from our adoption of the Mindful Business Charter to support mental wellbeing and contributing practical insights to client initiatives in Learning & Development, agile working and legal project management.
Public Sector Insights
Morton Fraser MacRoberts reappointed to Scottish Government property contract
Morton Fraser MacRoberts has been reappointed to provide the Scottish Government with general property legal services for the next two years.
Morton Fraser MacRoberts wins exclusive four-year legal contract with the Ministry of Defence
MFMac has been reappointed by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide legal services in Scotland further strengthening their long-standing relationship.
The Scottish Budget and public service delivery 2025
The Scottish Budget is expected to be announced at Holyrood on 4 December, when the Scottish Parliament will start to debate Scottish Government plans for tax and spending from April 2025. Looking forward to Scotland's budget means looking back to the UK Budget because Scottish decisions are hemmed in by the UK Budget.
Meet the team
MFMac is a trusted adviser to government, known for delivering strategic, commercially aware legal advice on high-profile and politically sensitive matters. With deep-rooted experience in Public Sector governance, procurement, infrastructure and regulatory frameworks, we support clients through complex legislative and policy landscapes.