Mac Media Law
Mac Media Law is Scotland’s only dedicated media law and reputation management practice advising clients across the UK and internationally.
Mac Media Law was founded by Kirsteen MacDonald who has over 20 years’ experience in this area of the law. Kirsteen acts for print and broadcast media organisations providing pre and post publication advice on all aspects of media law including defamation, privacy, contempt of court and copyright.
Kirsteen also provides reputation management advice to leading individuals and household name brands who find themselves on the receiving end of media attention.
Kirsteen is renowned for her technical expertise and her commercial judgment. Kirsteen’s cutting edge knowledge of the media sphere allows her to provide strong, practical advice which recognises the real world in which clients operate and the timescales to which they work.
Mac Media Law has the flexibility to deliver a service tailored to client needs whether on an ad hoc, project or retainer basis.
Services
Media Law
Mac Media Law provides pre and post publication media law advice across all forms of print and broadcast media including television, radio, books, film, podcasts, blogs and articles.
We advise on all aspects of media law including defamation, contempt of court, privacy and copyright. At Mac Media Law we understand that providing media law advice is not an exact science and demands a risk based approach to the interpretation of the law.
Clients trust us to provide strong, practical and commercial media law advice to ensure that content which is engaging, stimulating, and thought provoking also complies with the law.
Reputation Management
Recognising the importance of reputation in a world of instantaneous communication, Mac Media Law advises individuals and organisations who find their reputation at risk.
With our vast experience of working in the media sphere we understand the need for swift, decisive action when handling sensitive reputational matters.
We work around the clock to provide reputation management advice, guiding clients through events which have the potential to cause reputational damage.
Clients rely on our expert knowledge of media law and our understanding of the sector to judge the correct approach in any reputation management situation.
"Kirsteen MacDonald's strengths are her tremendous enthusiasm and speed of response."
"She is very personable, knowledgeable and extremely helpful with very distressing issues."
– Chambers
“Kirsteen MacDonald is bright, sharp and a good negotiator.”
-Legal 500
