Harbottle & Lewis LLP

Family

Mark is a Partner within the firm's Family department. He handles all aspects of private family law with a particular emphasis on complex financial and children cases, and those with an international dimension.

Mark’s expertise include negotiating financial settlements on divorce and separation, as well as nuptial agreements. He regularly advises on arrangements for children following relationship breakdown and the international relocation of children. Mark has dealt with numerous jurisdiction disputes where there are contested proceedings in multiple countries.

Mark is known for his “pitch-perfect” and strategic approach to cases. His clients appreciate his down to earth manner and his ability to simplify complex matters. He has been described by a leading KC as having “calm, grace and a great determination to achieve his clients’ objectives”.

Mark represents clients from all walks of life, including those in the public eye. Often his clients have significant family assets, business interests, offshore assets, or complex asset-holding structures such as Trusts. Mark advises trustees in the context of matrimonial proceedings. He also regularly represents clients seeking to uncover hidden wealth.

Mark is experienced in a number of sectors where the valuation of business interests, international property, as well as music, literary and other intellectual property rights is required. He regularly advises entrepreneurs and those working in the private equity, sport and technology sectors.

Mark is recognised as a leading lawyer in The Legal 500 and Chambers, and is a “Top Recommended” family lawyer in Spear’s 500, having won a number of industry awards.  He has been a partner since 2016 and holds a number of management roles in the firm.

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