Mark is a senior construction and projects lawyer based in Dubai. He focuses on EPC and EPCM contracts, with particular experience in the natural resources sector, and on the delivery of PPP projects, including in the waste, transport and in the accommodation sectors for health, defence and education. 

Mark has advised on many of the Waste and Waste to Energy projects to be procured in the UK in recent years as well as numerous international projects. He also works with our teams around the world, and will be supporting our Zimbabwe office on the forthcoming EfW project for Haraare.

Mark has particular experience in the natural resources sector including mining construction and associated infrastructure development. He has particular experience in helping companies deliver effective and commercially strategic outcomes, to complex projects in challenging jurisdictions.

Mark's current experience includes advising Eurasian Natural Resources Group in relation to the Metalkol project in the DRC, including advising ERG on Phase 2 for this project which reached close in June 2018.  This was based on a novel funding solution through the construction contract, demonstrating Mark's expertise and versatility in advising not only on construction, but also on commercial and legal elements to provide a holistic approach to the delivery and financing of challenging projects.

He has also co-authored a chapter on Engineer Procure Construction Management (EPCM) contracts in International Construction Law. The second edition was launched this Autumn 2018. Mark also drafts and manages the precedent contracts for a number of mining companies including Randgold (now Barrick).