Mark Watson

Mark Watson has a growing reputation for his work in business crime, serious general crime, and regulatory law. He is regularly instructed in complex and high-value matters involving fraud, money laundering, cheating the revenue, and other dishonesty offences. His meticulous case preparation and strategic insight make him a trusted choice for lay and professional clients.

Mark’s practice also spans serious and violent crime, including allegations of murder, firearms offences, arson, and large-scale drug conspiracies. He is noted for his ability to master and present complex evidential material, such as cell site data, forensic analyses, and mobile phone evidence, with clarity and precision.

He has appeared in some of the most significant recent fraud prosecutions, including acting for the third defendant in the largest counterfeit tobacco case prosecuted in the by HMRC.

Mark is a former Wolfson Scholar, an Advocacy Trainer at Lincoln’s Inn, and a member of the Criminal Bar Association Executive Committee. He is a frequent legal commentator, with publications on fraud, financial regulation, and public interest disclosure.

He is widely praised for his persuasive advocacy, attention to detail, and tactical acumen.

YoC, (2011)

Pupil and tenant at 187 Fleet Street (2013-2017)

Member of Mountford Chambers since 2017

Assistant Secretary and Secretary of the Criminal Bar Association (2022-2024)

Member of the Criminal Bar Association Executive Committee (2020-2022), (2024 to present)

Criminal Bar Association

Fraud Lawyers Association