Mark Cotter KC

Mark Cotter KC is a specialist criminal silk whose practice encompasses cases of homicide (murder, manslaughter and fatal driving cases), sexual offences, terrorism and fraud (including corporate crime, bribery and corruption). He has been ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners as a leading criminal silk for many years

A significant amount of Mark’s work involves assisting individuals where substantial reputational issues are at stake including cases where the circumstances of the allegation are particularly sensitive, such as sexual offences or child homicide. He also has significant experience of dealing with young, or otherwise vulnerable, defendants and cases where child witnesses are involved.

Mark regularly assists company directors and corporates who face investigation and/or issues around regulatory compliance such as environmental impact, health and safety and trading standards. In this regard Mark has extensive experience of dealing with the most complex fraud investigations, including those with an international element. He has experience of cases involving the most complex of financial instruments (including crypto) and/or corrupt practices.

Mark is an approachable and modern K.C. sought after for his trial expertise and advisory work. He is known for his work ethic, case theory and a relentless attention to detail. He is jury friendly, an excellent communicator and adept with the latest technology. This skill set has been instrumental in Mark’s success in his chosen areas of work. Apart from dealing with the most complex of cases, Mark is also instructed in cases where reputation management is critical. In this regard he has extensive experience of successfully advising and representing high net worth individuals who have come under investigation. This includes medics, lawyers, accountants, professional sportspeople and those working in the arts.

In recent times Mark has been instructed in some of the most high profile cases heard in the UK including SFO v. GPT Special Projects (bribery and corruption allegations centred on the MOD relationship with the Saudi Arabian National Guard) and R. v. Zou (campaign of drug rape allegations spanning the UK and China).