Mark was educated at the Liverpool Bluecoat School (winning the R Powell Memorial Prize for English Literature); Liverpool University (studying English Literature); University of Wolverhampton (studying law and winning the Martineau Johnson Prize for Company, Commercial and Competition Law) and the College of Law. Mark qualified as a solicitor in 2002 having trained with the firm.

Mark deals with the full spectrum of company and commercial matters including business start ups and restructures, the drafting of commercial agreements, mergers and acquisitions/disposals. His specialist areas include all aspects of intellectual property and the “not for profit” sector where he acts for a nationwide group of housing associations and social businesses.

Residing in Liverpool with his wife and two young daughters his interests include Liverpool FC, pub quizzes, and an unhealthy addiction to progressive rock music.