Biography
Mark is our National Head of Construction and Engineering. He works across the whole spectrum of construction and engineering disputes and has considerable experience advising on, and drafting documents for, construction and engineering projects, and advising on procurement law. He has a strong reputation for acting for clients in the field of construction and engineering disputes, and has been ranked by both Chambers and Legal 500. He has particular experience in education, commercial, retail and industrial projects. Mark is also a TecSA accredited adjudicator.
Market view
Mark is simply brilliant - unflappable and very knowledgeable - Chambers & Partners, 2024 (Leading Individual – Band 1)
Leading Individual - Band 1 - Chambers & Partners, 2022
"Mark Clinton has excellent sector knowledge." - Legal 500, 2022
"A seasoned campaigner who has built up an unrivalled amount of industry knowledge over the years." – Legal 500, 2021
"He has an extensive knowledge of JCT contracts and is a pleasure to work with... He is very proactive and provides practical advice." – Chambers & Partners, 2021 (Leading Individual – Band 1)
He is "very practical, commercial and a good person to have on the other side when you want to resolve a dispute." – Chambers & Partners, 2020
"A pleasure to work with" - Legal 500, 2019
"He's easy to work with; he is cool, calm, considerate and always has an answer" - Chambers & Partners, 2019
"A standout individual at the top of this game" – Chambers & Partners, 2019
He is "particularly commercially astute." – Chambers & Partners, 2018
Recent highlights
- Advising an asset manager in connection with cladding remediation projects on a large portfolio of tall residential buildings
- Acting for a group of asset managers leading the negotiation of the grant funding agreements for the Governments cladding remediation funds
- Acting for a well-known retailer in connection with the refurbishment of its flagship store
- Acting for a steelwork contractor in the successful adjudication of a final account and subsequent enforcement proceedings
- International Architects Practice – acting in ICC arbitration in connection with an infrastructure project
- Acting for a developer in claims for professional negligence in respect of contract termination
Publications
Chinese Walls Come Tumbling Down - The Construction Index, April 2020
