Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Star Individuals

Crime

London (Bar)

15 Years Ranked

1

Band 1

Financial Crime

London (Bar)

4 Years Ranked

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Provided by Mark A. Heywood KC

UK Bar

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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)

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Crime - London (Bar)
Star Individuals

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.


Financial Crime - London (Bar)
1
Band 1

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.

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