Mark Richardson

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Mark Richardson

Senior Associate Solicitor

Areas: Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Mark acts in a range of broad base commercial litigation including landlord and tenant, contract disputes, debt recovery and insolvency

“We’re a distress service, a service of last resort” he explains. “We are the ones you call when something has gone wrong. That might be when you’re being sued. It might be when you’re owed money and you’ve already tried every other avenue to get it back. Our role is to help the client understand what’s happening and what the options are. And if litigation is the answer, it’s our role to get the best result possible for the client.”

Mark is enthusiastic about the benefits of litigation and dispute resolution with GSC.

“We pride ourselves not just on quality but cost effectiveness,” he explains. “There are larger law firms, but we aim to achieve the same results without the same costs. Importantly, when a client brings their case to GSC the solicitor will be doing the work, with the support of junior fee earners where appropriate– so their case benefits from constant expertise and experience.”

Why did Mark choose to specialise in litigation? “I enjoy it,” he says, simply. My wife will say I’m an argumentative person but I find the work intellectually stimulating. and I like that fact that in litigation you do have an end result – that’s what clients need in order to move on.”

Away from the office, Mark is a West Ham season ticket holder and loves eating out.

Qualifications & Experience

Mark attended Southampton Solent University (2007 LLB Hons) and completed the College of Law Legal Practice Course in 2008 with a commendation. He gained experience as a commercial litigation paralegal with GSC before commencing his training contract in 2009 and qualifying as a solicitor in 2011.

Initially working in IP litigation, Mark began working with GSC’s Michael Shapiro to vary his experience, joining the litigation team full time in 2016.

See Mark Richardson’s latest articles:

How to reach a settlement Commercial Landlords and Tenants with Covid-19 Rent Arrears – NEW Code of Practice Online court hearings – How to prepare yourself?

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