Mark is a Partner in our Construction and Projects team, specialising in dispute resolution with extensive experience of Adjudication, Arbitration, Litigation, Mediation and Expert Determination.
An accredited specialist in construction law who “fights his clients' corner hard and is very impressive" (Chambers), he advises both Employers/Developers and Contractors on successfully resolving construction contract disputes for infrastructure, wider construction and power projects.
Mark is ranked as a leading construction disputes lawyer in both the Chambers and Legal 500 legal directories, with over twenty years experience in the sector.
We are very pleased with how Mark Kirke responds to all correspondence fully and quickly, and is always available for calls and meetings. Mark is very knowledgeable on the adjudication process.
Chambers UK, 2025
Mark Kirke is a strong lawyer whose good awareness of our business is at the forefront of the advice he provides.
Chambers UK, 2023
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