Mark Jarman KC > 4PB > London, England > Barrister Profile

4PB
6th Floor, St Martin’s Court, 10 Paternoster Row
LONDON
EC4M 7HP
England
Mark Jarman KC photo

Work Department

International Children Law; Private Children Law; Public Children Law; Collaborative Law; Direct Access

Position

Mark is a dedicated family advocate whose practice encompasses all aspects of family law. His easy approach, robust advocacy and user friendly demeanour make him a popular choice with solicitors.

Children
Mark regularly represents local authorities, parents and guardians in public law proceedings across all tiers of Court. Such cases involve non accidental injury including ‘baby shaking’ cases, infant death, sexual and physical abuse as well as neglect cases. In private law cases, Mark represents parents in relation to residence applications, including shared residence, contact and specific issue.

International Movement of Children
Mark regularly appears in the High Court representing parents in cases of Child Abduction, (both Hague and non Hague cases), Inherent Jurisdiction, Wardship, Brussels II and International Relocation of Children.

Divorce
Within the breakdown of marriage, Mark represents husbands and wives in ancillary relief cases, including “big money” cases, financial provision for children and CSA appeals. Increasingly Mark is instructed in cases where the court’s jurisdiction is questioned and the issue of “Forum Conveniens” has to be determined. Additionally Mark has appeared in the Care Standards Tribunal in an appeal against the incorporation of a social worker on the POCA list.

Interests
Mark’s interests include sailing, skiing and squash

Career

Year of Call: 1989
Year of Silk: 2023

Languages

French.

Memberships

Family Law Bar Association
Inner Temple
Affiliate Member of Resolution

Education

LLB (Hons)

Lawyer Rankings

London Bar > Family: children and domestic abuse

(2023 Silks)Ranked: Tier 1

Mark Jarman KC4PB ‘Mark is a formidable advocate whose preparation and knowledge in this specialist area of law are second to none. He is always well prepared and has excellent client care skills.’