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About
Provided by Mark A. Heywood KC
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Mark Heywood KC has been ranked as a 'Star Individual' in the Chambers UK Guide to the Bar since 2013 and is a recognised leader at the Bar. He was awarded the Chambers UK Bar Crime Silk of the Year award 2018.
Mark Heywood KC is a former First Senior Treasury Counsel at the Central Criminal Court having held that post between 2015 & 2018. His practice is concentrated on the most serious of criminal work that comes before our Courts, at the Central Criminal Court, Administrative Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. He has appeared in the High Court in civil contempt proceedings, most recently for a claimant Hong Kong Bank where the defendant was sentenced to 18 months and ordered to pay indemnity costs.
Mr Heywood has considerable experience in cases of terrorism, large scale corruption, serious & organised crime and offences of homicide. He regularly provides advice to the Attorney General and Director of Public Prosecutions on a range of matters, particularly those being considered by the appellate courts as well as other governmental departments. Other work includes advising upon matters concerning gross negligence manslaughter involving the medical profession and litigation involving the SFO and FSA. He also advises in matters where a private prosecution is sought.
Career
Called to the Bar (1985)
Senior Treasury Counsel (2008)
Joint Head of Chambers (2009 - current)
Queen's Counsel (2010)
First Senior Treasury Counsel (2015-2018)
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Esteemed former First Senior Treasury Counsel Mark Heywood KC maintains a standout criminal practice and is expert in terrorism, homicide and organised crime cases, to name but a few. He is no stranger to the most serious, highly publicised cases of the day and is a man of great experience.
Mark Heywood KC is a former First Senior Treasury Counsel and is regularly called upon to handle complex criminal cases. He has considerable experience handling litigation involving the Serious Fraud Office and the Financial Services Authority.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mark has a formidable reputation for being right, so people listen to him."
"Mark is a class act."
"Mark knows everything on the law and is very relaxed and straightforward in his style. His client care is impeccable and he is very clear, concise and direct in his advice."
"He knows everything on the law and is very straightforward in his style. His client care is impeccable and he is clear and concise in his advice."
"Mark is the Rolls-Royce of advocates and every word he utters carries great weight."
"He is top drawer and one of the most respected and sought after silks in the country,"
"He is a brilliant tactician and a fantastic leader. He is very easy to work with and fantastic in court, and that's a view that resonates around the bar."
"Mark takes everything in his stride. Whatever's thrown at him, he will deal with it impeccably. He's got a real knack for being able to spot how things will unfold and time it all to perfection."
"Mark has a formidable reputation for being right, so people listen to him."
"Mark is a class act."
"Mark knows everything on the law and is very relaxed and straightforward in his style. His client care is impeccable and he is very clear, concise and direct in his advice."
"He knows everything on the law and is very straightforward in his style. His client care is impeccable and he is clear and concise in his advice."
"Mark is the Rolls-Royce of advocates and every word he utters carries great weight."
"He is top drawer and one of the most respected and sought after silks in the country,"
"He is a brilliant tactician and a fantastic leader. He is very easy to work with and fantastic in court, and that's a view that resonates around the bar."
"Mark takes everything in his stride. Whatever's thrown at him, he will deal with it impeccably. He's got a real knack for being able to spot how things will unfold and time it all to perfection."
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