CMS

Consultant

Mark is an international law firm leader and IP specialist. He has over 30 years’ experience of helping clients to manage risk, commercialise assets and resolve their most complex and high value disputes, in sectors as diverse as life sciences, technology, media and FMCG. A few of those he has helped include: Apple, Akzo Nobel, easyJet, Eisai, ITV, MRC, Sky and Vodafone.

Formerly a London-based partner at Herbert Smith Freehills ("HSF") for 25 years, Mark was HSF’s Global Head of Intellectual Property for nine years and Head of Disputes, UK & US for six.

Mark has extensive trial, deal and multi-jurisdictional dispute coordination experience. He has acted in many leading UK IP cases, yet also spends much of his time helping organisations to reduce their risk and achieve their commercial goals, without the need to resort to the Courts.

He has been described by clients and the legal directories in complimentary fashion for many years, including as one of the leading lights in the London IP market.

Law Society of England & Wales. Law Society of Ireland. AIPPI. EPLAW. CIPA.

2018 - Admitted as a Solicitor in Ireland. 2003 - Admitted as a Solicitor Advocate with Higher Rights of Audience in all Civil Proceedings (England & Wales). 1992 - DipIP, Queen Mary College, London. 1989 - Admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England & Wales. 1987 - Solicitors’ Final Examination (Law Society Finals), College of Law, London. 1986 - LLB (Hons), University College London (UCL), London.