Mark Walker

Corporate commercial.

Best described as an international mercantile lawyer, Mark is a partner in the corporate and commercial team in the London office. His practice is a diverse one and includes expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and cross-border joint ventures, finance, commercial shipping and commodities.

Mark qualified as a solicitor in 2008 having completed his articles at the firm and upon qualification he joined the commercial and corporate team in London before becoming a partner in 2014. 

He is experienced in handling matters as diverse as the sale and purchase of ships, businesses and assets, asset finance (acting for banks and owners), trade and structured trade finance, cross-border joint venture and investment agreements, corporate restructuring and the drafting of commercial agreements.

In addition, Mark is also experienced in drafting supply contracts, both domestic and international, negotiating and drafting shipbuilding contracts and regularly provides the firm’s commodities clients with advice on a range of commercial and corporate matters relevant to their businesses.

Mark completed a degree in law and accountancy at the University of Brighton where he graduated with first class honours and won the American Express prize for his performance in his final year. He undertook his LPC at the College of Law.

University College School, London; University of Brighton, BA Hons Law and Accountancy 1:1.