LAWYER PROFILE
Mark Clinton

Mark Clinton

UK 2026

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About

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Mark is our National Head of Construction and Engineering. He works across the whole spectrum of construction and engineering disputes and has considerable experience advising on, and drafting documents for, construction and engineering projects, and advising on procurement law. He has a strong reputation for acting for clients in the field of construction and engineering disputes, and has been ranked by both Chambers and Legal 500.  He has particular experience in education, commercial, retail and industrial projects.  Mark is also a TecSA accredited adjudicator.

Mark has extensive experience from over 26 years as a specialist in construction and engineering work, including reported cases: Riddick v Greater London Properties; Crown House Engineering v Amec Projects and Lorne Stewart v Amey and Hermes Kreditversicherungs.

Mark is also experienced in preparing contractual documents for a wide range of commercial and industrial projects in the UK and overseas. He handles a wide range of disputes both domestic and international across most sectors including roads and rail, process plants, shops, offices and housing, institutions, education, mechanical and electrical and submarine cables.

Career

Trained and qualified Trevor Stanley Chipps, became partner 1984; assistant solicitor Freedman & Co 1986-88; Bristows assistant solicitor 1982-93, partner 1993-98; partner Nicholson Graham & Jones 1998-2002; partner Thomas Eggar LLP 2002.

Professional Memberships

Society of Construction Law; Technology and Construction Solicitors’ Association; Chartered Institute of Arbitrators; Procurement Lawyers Association.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Construction - The South

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Mark Clinton of Irwin Mitchell is highly experienced in both non-contentious and contentious construction matters affecting residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. He regularly assists with procurement strategy and the preparation of construction documentation, as well as disputes over delay, defect and cost issues.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • He is very good.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • He stands out as a construction lawyer.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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East Anglia

London (Firms)

Midlands

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