Mark initially practised in most areas known to the law after qualifying as a solicitor, before transferring to the Bar in 1997.  For over a decade Mark has specialised in Chancery, commercial and professional negligence litigation with a particular emphasis on matters which have a contested probate, capacity, property, or other chancery description. He is a resolute advocate in court, while priding himself on being highly approachable and providing pragmatic advice outside of it.

A substantial element of Mark’s practice is located in the North West, and he is always ready to travel out of London.

Mark is qualified to accept instructions under the Bar Council Public Access scheme.

Reported Cases

Barnes v Phillips [2015] EWCA Civ 1056

TLATA - variation of beneficial interests.

Singh v Thoree [2015] EWHC 1305 (QB)

Civil procedure - relief from sanctions.

Titshall v Qwerty Travel Ltd. [2011] EWCA Civ 1569; [2011] All ER (D) 107 (Dec)

Contract - definition of a ‘package holiday’.

Morris v Davies & Ors. [2011] EWHC 1773 (Ch); [2011] WTLR 1643

Chancery/Wills - domicile.

Morris v Davies & Ors. [2011] EWHC 1272 (Ch); [2011] All ER (D) 234 (May)

Chancery/Wills - Anti-suit injunction.

Sharp & Bryson v Adam & Adam [2006] EWCA Civ 449; [2006] WTLR 1059

Chancery/Wills - testamentary capacity.

Shah v Gale; Gale v Grant & Ors. [2005] EWHC 1087 (QB); [2005] All ER (D) 457 Tort - joint enterprise homicide.

McDonald & Anor. v Fernandez & Anor. [2003] EWCA Civ 1219; [2003] 4 All ER 1033; [2003] 42 EG 128; The Times, October 9, 2003

Property - validity of Housing Act 1988 notice.

Articles

Ilott - Upholding Testamentary Freedom

Jones v Kernott practice points

Barnes v Phillips [2015] EWCA Civ 1056

Barnes v Phillips Inference, Imputation and Child Maintenance

MA Law/Social & Political Sciences (Cambridge University, Selwyn College)