LAWYER PROFILE

Mark Stephens

UK 2026

Howard Kennedy LLP

Ranked in 3 practice areas

International Human Rights Law

UK-wide

4 years ranked

Defamation/Reputation Management

UK-wide

18 years ranked

Media & Entertainment: Publishing

UK-wide

15 years ranked

About

Provided by Howard Kennedy LLP

UK

Practice Areas

Specialising in international, appellate and complex litigation, Mark Stephens has undertaken some of the highest profile cases in the UK and internationally.

Mark is a solicitor with an expertise in constitutional, human rights, IP, media and regulatory work, defamation, privacy, media, art and cultural property, data protection and freedom of information, trusts litigation, intellectual property and international arbitration disputes.

Mark has created a niche in international comparative media law and regulation. He acts in judicial reviews, Privy Council cases - Ultimate Appeal Court for parts of the Commonwealth, as well as, regulatory cases and inquiries.

Mark practices before every level of court in England and Wales and also abroad before international tribunals and courts. He is also a Privy Council agent regularly working with a range of overseas lawyers. Mark is a qualified mediator.

He can also assist clients in jurisdictions outside of the UK and has been retained by a number of governments to advise and to represent their interests including, Republic of Cyprus, Jamaica, Libya, Mauritius, and the Russian Republic.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

International Human Rights Law - UK-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Mark Stephens of Howard Kennedy represents individuals, NGOs and private companies across a variety of human rights matters. He is particularly experienced in corporate compliance with human rights legislation and freedom of expression cases.

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Defamation/Reputation Management - UK-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Mark Stephens is a consultant in the commercial dispute resolution team. He is recognised for his experience advising media industry and corporate clients on high-profile libel and privacy matters, specialising in litigation, often with international dimensions.

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Media & Entertainment: Publishing - UK-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Mark Stephens is an expert in international comparative media law and regulation, and regularly represents authors and rights holders in copyright, breach of confidence, royalties and contract disputes. He is also often called upon for pre-publication and data protection advice.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Mark's sharp legal acumen, combined with his strategic approach, has consistently delivered impressive results in high-profile cases. He has a phenomenal expertise in human rights.
International Human Rights LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Mark Stephens is the perfect advocate. He is extremely intelligent, learned and distinguished.
International Human Rights LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He has a bottomless pit of knowledge in relation to international human rights and will think creatively on how to better assist his clients.
International Human Rights LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Mark is an excellent and very creative lawyer.
Defamation/Reputation ManagementChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Mark is incredible. A real street fighter for his clients. A visionary and gutsy lawyer.
Defamation/Reputation ManagementChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Mark is incredible. A real street fighter for his clients. A visionary, a gutsy lawyer - one of my favourites.
Media & Entertainment: PublishingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession