Chambers and Partners 2008 recommend Alison Macdonald as a leading junior in Administrative and Public Law "one of the most reliable barristers I have ever instructed.'"

Legal 500 2008 recommends Alison as a leading junior in the field of Public International Law "definitely one to watch". 'Recommended’ in Crime and in Police Law (mainly Claimant) in the Legal 500 2008

Chambers and Partners, 2007, Administrative and Public Law: "'Accessible, knowledgeable, quick and reliable', Alison Macdonald is 'one of the best for criminal-justice related issues.'"

Legal 500, 2007, Leading Junior in Public International Law: "Alison Macdonald should be noted for her work in relation to the Iraqi conflict and her written opinion on the legality of force in this instance."

Noted for her work in Public International law: ‘Very few younger juniors are coming through in this highly specialised area, but Alison Macdonald acted on the MOX plant case.’  (Legal 500 - 2004)