Mark D McKone KC
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 2 : Crime
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About
Provided by Mark D McKone KC
Practice Areas
Mark McKone KC took silk in 2021. He has an exclusively criminal practice, both prosecution and defence work, mainly homicide, including assisted suicide, serious violence to babies, rape and serious sexual offences and money laundering.
Experienced in multi-handed cases, involving joint enterprise. Recently prosecuted 10 defendants (all youths) and 6 defendants for murder.
Conducted many trials where the defence of diminished responsibility is advanced.
Conducted many trials involving complicated medical evidence, including neuropathology.
Rape and serious sexual offences, involving professional sportsmen, teachers, clergy, care workers and students. Significant experience, for prosecution and defence, in multi-handed child exploitation/grooming cases and sexual abuse in care homes.
Significant money laundering experience, including Proceeds of Crime Act proceedings, particularly arising from business frauds and drug dealing.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Mark McKone KC receives praise for his skilled advocacy on behalf of both the prosecution and the defence. He handles a diverse range of significant matters, specialising in serious sexual assaults and rape.He is a Grade 4 prosecutor who appears on rape and serious organised crime panels.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mark is a pleasure to work with. He is fair, realistic and able to handle his clients with a human touch."
"Mark captures the whole room when he starts speaking and sets everyone at ease. You know you are in the presence of a master when Mark is around."
"He is a very calm and strategic operator who is very personable and a great opponent."
"Mark is a pleasure to work with. He is fair, realistic and able to handle his clients with a human touch."
"Mark captures the whole room when he starts speaking and sets everyone at ease. You know you are in the presence of a master when Mark is around."
"He is a very calm and strategic operator who is very personable and a great opponent."
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