Mark Abbott is a specialist criminal defence solicitor and a Partner in the firm’s Complex Crime department.  He is routinely instructed to act for clients faced with prosecution by the National Crime Agency, HMRC and the Serious Fraud Office.  He has over 20 years’ experience and success in representing defendants charged with high profile, complex and very high-cost cases (VHCC) and is routinely mentioned as a Recommended Lawyer in the Legal 500.

Mark joined the firm in 2016 from another leading Legal 500 recognised firm where he was a Partner and Head of the Crime Department.

The Legal 500 describes Mark as:

“a very experienced solicitor. Extremely through in the preparation of cases and his attention to detail is exceptional. His insight into several fields of expertise enables him to anticipate requirements and marshal the evidence extremely effectively. Has a natural charm which not only inspires immediate confidence in his clients but also enables him to secure the co-operation of all the agencies he deals with”

Mark’s practice is nationwide, and his current cases include:

  • R v S & others – Southwark Crown Court – £21M Conspiracy to Cheat the Public Revenue
  • R v G & others – Exeter Crown Court – Conspiracy to Supply Class A & B Controlled Drugs
  • R v B & others – Liverpool Crown Court – Conspiracy to Supply Class A Controlled Drugs
  • R v N & others – Aylesbury Crown Court – Conspiracy to Defraud, Conspiracy to Supply Class A controlled Drugs & Money Laundering
  • R v S & others – Snaresbrook Crown Court – Conspiracy to Make or Supply Articles For Use in Fraud

In recent years, Mark has been instructed by both professional and lay-clients in London and across the country as a result of his substantial expertise and reputation for representing those charged with some of the most serious, high profile and complex cases.  Mark was individually selected to represent a number of those arrested under Operation Elveden and Operation Weeting, including a News International Editor charged in connection with Operation Elveden. He represented the Defendant in the country’s first double-jeopardy re-trial for murder, and has also represented suspects accused of terrorism offences.

Mark has extensive experience and notable success in representing clients accused of serious offences such as fraud, murder, firearms and drugs conspiracies, money laundering offences and serious sexual offences. He has built up an enviable reputation in defending those involved in gang related crimes, with great success.  Despite the severity and complexity of the cases Mark deals with, he is always approachable and always makes himself available. Such is his nature that he is equally at ease representing clients in cases of a sensitive nature, including historical sexual allegations against senior school staff and members of the public. Mark takes pride in providing a “platinum service” to his clients, and consistently delivers advice to them in a clear and concise manner.

Mark is competent at conversing with clients in German.

In accordance with the Solicitors’ Regulatory Transparency Rules for motoring offences we confirm that Mark Abbott charges Level A hourly rates.

 

Awards and Recognition of Mark Abbott

Mark been ranked in recent years by the Legal 500 as one of a handful of Recommended Lawyers.

UK Recommended Lawyer - Legal 500 2021 Legal 500 UK - Recommended Lawyer - 2023 Recommended Lawyer - Reeds Solicitors - L500 2025