Mark is the founder of Checkmylegalfees.com.

He started his career in legal costs in 1987 at a firm in Buckinghamshire and set up his law costs drafting business in 1992.

He undertook the ALCD examinations and qualified as an Associate of the Association of Law Costs Draftsmen in 1999.

His career progressed in cost drafting and advocacy, becoming National Advocacy Manager for a large national costs firm, responsible for managing and training a team of 12 advocates.

He has appeared as an advocate at all levels, from Magistrate Courts to the now-defunct House of Lords Costs Committee.

Since 2016, Mark has focused exclusively on cases under the Solicitors Act.

Outside of work, Mark is a keen guitarist, scuba diver and Luton Town Football Club supporter.