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The ‘formidable’ Mark Howard KC ‘gives clever, shrewd and realistic advice and excels in cross-examination’. Mark has this amazing ability to cut through the fiendishly complex, making the fundamentals of a case seem almost childishly simple. I have been fortunate enough to build up an invaluable set of contacts under both codes, which of course makes my job considerably easier.

Mark Howard KC is a “well-known” and leading figure in the energy sector, with a thorough understanding of energy and commodities disputes. The “brilliant” Mark Howard KC is “a standout name in the market” who has “a great reputation as a skilful cross-examiner”. They say: "He obviously has the respect of the court" and "is always very well prepared for meetings, never failing to deploy the materials given to him. A brilliant cross-examiner, who has the respect of judges - they really listen to what he has to say.Solicitors say that "he manages to pull the cat out of the bag every time," and that he is "absolutely the man to have on a cross-examination. The ‘exceptional’ Mark Howard KC is ‘quick to understand even the most complex of issues’ and ‘without a doubt one of the best in this field’.

He has a fantastic rapport with judges and his cross-examination of witnesses is masterful and devastating. Those who have seen him in action comment that "he is just a brilliant advocate" and praise his "excellent grasp of detail and his understanding of the bigger picture. He is an experienced advocate appearing before the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal frequently, as well as dealing with high value and complex first instance disputes. The "laser-beam intelligence" and "frighteningly good cross-examination skills" of Mark Howard KC are similarly praised. A stalwart of the Bar who exudes confidence when handling high-profile fraud matters, many of which have an international dimension.In this edition we take a look at significant legal developments over the past 6 months which we think you will want to be aware of. According to sources, "judges and arbitrators always listen to Mark, and he has the admirable skill of ensuring that clients willingly discard any bad points. In addition to his commercial practice he acted for Imperial Tobacco in the Competition Appeals Tribunal in the leading case of Imperial Tobacco v OFT (CAT), setting aside the then largest fine ever imposed by the OFT in a competition case, and has advised on investigations into cement, dairy, and wax markets.