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Mark Allen

Mark Allen

  • Called to BAR: 1981

Summary

Mark is highly experienced in difficult high profile and high value cases as well as cases with vulnerable clients. He prides himself on being a friendly, approachable and very patient barrister - necessary when dealing with these cases. He remains aware of the anxiety caused to clients by the proceedings / dispute and is conscious of the need to save costs as far as possible, sometimes by thinking out of the box. Mark's practice sits predominantly across South and West Wales and into border counties in England. He sits across Wales conducting Tribunal Hearings.

Specialist areas of law include

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Practice Areas

Cohabitee & Matrimonial Finance
Education
Family & Child Care
Mental Health, Vulnerable Adults & Community Care

‘He distils complex legal issues and is always prepared to take time with clients.’ Legal 500, 2016

Mental Health, Vulnerable Adults & Community Care

Mark has conducted Mental Health Tribunal cases and applications to replace next friend.

Family & Child Care

Mark is a leading junior in heavy care and finance cases.

Recommendations

Senior junior who is highly regarded for his expertise in both public care and private family work. Of late, his caseload has included serious physical and sexual abuse cases. Sources praise him for his manner with vulnerable clients including those with mental health problems. Strengths: "He is very knowledgeable and able in cases involving complex legal and medical issues, and good in extremely sensitive cross-examinations." (Chambers UK 2017)

He distils complex legal issues and is always prepared to take time with clients.’ (Legal 500 2016)

'A seasoned senior junior who has a wealth of knowledge across family law. Advises on financial proceedings, including TOLATA cases, and is regularly instructed in care proceedings, representing children and parents.' "He is able to strike good relationships with even the most difficult and passionate clients." "His experience is top-notch and he has an excellent approach." (Chambers UK 2016)

'Recommended for factually and legally complex children work, and high-value finance matters' (Legal 500, 2015)

'A family law practitioner with considerable expertise in complex care work and private children law. He has worked on numerous cases with challenging medical aspects, including shaken babies and factitious illnesses. "He is a commanding advocate who is personable and engaging with clients." (Chambers UK 2015)

Experienced in financial remedy disputes and care cases for local authorities’ (Legal 500, 2014)

"He is very experienced and committed to the work, and very approachable." (Chambers UK 2014)

'Mark Allen has extensive experience of private family work and local authority care cases. He can handle particularly complex children cases with issues of sexual abuse or medical injury attached to them.' (Chambers UK 2013)

'Of the set's senior juniors, Mark Allen is a popular choice for complicated children cases, often involving mental health issues and instances of shaken baby syndrome' - (Chambers UK 2012)

'Mark Allen is a highly experienced care practitioner with a particular interest in representing children with special educational needs’. - (Chambers UK 2011)

''Currently making a name for himself as an ancillary relief expert'. - (Chambers UK 2009)

'A sound practitioner...across a broad range of family law'. - (Chambers UK 2007)

'Recommended juniors include Kate Hughes and Mark Allen for children’s cases…’

'....a strong senior junior - (Legal 500 2007)

'An excellent junior' - (Legal 500 2006)

Mark is also listed in the Legal Experts directory as a family law expert

Testimonials

Saleem

“The clerks were promptly aware of my requirements and were able to recommend a number of specialist barristers at competitive prices.” “The clerks were promptly aware of my requirements and were able to recommend a number of specialist barristers at competitive prices.” Read more Read less

Ruth Clark

“I called Clerks Room Direct in February and two days later one of their barrister’s Stephen David, was representing me in court. From my first phone call to Rory I felt that I was in safe hands.” “I called Clerks Room Direct in February and two days later one of their barrister’s Stephen David, was representing me in court. From my first phone call to Rory I felt that I was in safe hands.” Read more Read less

Natalie Ryan

“The speed and quality of the service was astounding. I was recommended two extremely qualified, competent experts to discuss my matter with and had a telephone consultation within 24 hours.” “The speed and quality of the service was astounding. I was recommended two extremely qualified, competent experts to discuss my matter with and had a telephone consultation within 24 hours.” Read more Read less

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