SILK PROFILE

Mark D McKone KC

UK Bar 2026

Park Square Barristers

Ranked in 1 practice area

Crime

North Eastern (Bar)

15 years ranked

About

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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 advcanced.

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

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UK Bar

Crime - North Eastern (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

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Mark is smooth and elegant. He has fantastic charm which he uses to great effect with judges and juries alike.
CrimeUK Bar
One of his strengths is his advance case prep. He is prepared, a good courtroom performer, realistic with juries and judges, and trusted by all.
CrimeUK Bar