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Mark Howard KC

Mark Howard KC

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 9 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

Mark Howard is the joint Head of Brick Court Chambers. He is widely regarded as one of the leading commercial silks at the bar, and has very wide experience of commercial and 'City' litigation, along with banking, professional negligence, fraud, energy and insurance and reinsurance. He also has significant experience of Competition Law and Administrative Law cases. He is an experienced advocate appearing before the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal frequently, as well as dealing with high value and complex first instance disputes. He also has great experience of appearing before arbitral tribunals, including ICC, FIA (F1 Sports) and BIT panels. He has appeared on many occasions in cases before the Courts of the BVI. Mark Howard has also appeared before the Takeover Panel.

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Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

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Individual Editorial

Mark Howard KC is one of the very finest silks of his generation, and a barrister with a stellar practice spanning a large number of areas. Besides his exceptional ability in banking and finance disputes, he has further expertise in energy, civil fraud, professional negligence and international arbitration proceedings. He regularly appears in landmark cases for a number of leading market participants, and regularly acts for a wide array of national and international banks in matters frequently involving debt and loan recoveries.

Energy & Natural Resources - London (Bar)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Mark Howard KC cuts a commanding figure at the Commercial Bar and has an excellent reputation in the energy sector. His energy work generally consists of extremely high-value commercial disputes, and he is noted for his formidable cross-examination in court.

Professional Negligence - London (Bar)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Mark Howard KC is best known for his extensive experience in banking and civil fraud cases. He also takes on considerable work in the professional negligence sphere, particularly in relation to financial services. He draws on notable experience appearing before the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal.

Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Mark Howard KC is a stalwart of the Bar who exudes confidence when handling high-profile fraud matters, many of which have an international dimension. His clients include multinational corporations, private equity companies and government bodies.

Offshore - All Circuits

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Mark Howard KC is a respected commercial silk with a wealth of knowledge in banking, fraud, insurance and energy litigation. He has acted in several prominent cases in the BVI, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands.

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance - London (Bar)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Mark Howard KC is acclaimed for his significant experience handling a wide range of arbitrations, including those relating to the telecommunications, energy and banking sectors on behalf of international corporations. He has particular expertise in acting in LCIA and UNCITRAL arbitrations.

Insurance - London (Bar)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Mark Howard KC is a skilled advocate whose insurance work is of a consistently high quality and value. He is noted for his ability to represent clients in international arbitration. His broad practice covers an array of disputes including energy-related and marine insurance matters.

Competition Law - London (Bar)

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Mark Howard KC has a strong competition litigation practice and is particularly active in the financial services and technology sectors. He represents clients in follow-on damages claims arising from European Commission cartel investigations. He has also acted in key cases on the issue of standard-essential patents.

Strengths

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  • Mark is absolutely adored by judges and is probably the best advocate out there.

    Banking & FinanceUK Bar
  • He is a legend whose ability to think on his feet in complex areas of law stands out.

    Banking & FinanceUK Bar
  • He is an incredible cross-examiner.

    Banking & FinanceUK Bar
  • There are super silks and then there is him. He is vastly experienced in and fierce in cross-examination. In terms of his position in the market, he is unique. He is brilliant.

    Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
  • He is one of the top silks in the market and the go-to for the most difficult and high-value cases.

    Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
  • He is a true heavy hitter who you want on any 'bet-the-ranch' case. He has huge gravitas, but is also very easy to work with.

    Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar

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