Mark Hanlon

Principal Associate

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What can I do for you

Mark is a projects lawyer with extensive experience in the infrastructure and PFI/PPP sector. His main specialism is advising shareholders on all aspects of Projects deals – he has closed over 25 deals in this capacity. Mark has also advised clients more widely on Project Agreements, construction and facilities management contracts in the following sectors: hospitals, schools, roads, rail, street lighting, and waste deals. He advised on both bids and operational deals. He has both private and public sector experience. Mark was in-house counsel in a major UK construction company’s investment division for 15 years, and has also worked in HM Treasury and co-located with a London local authority client for four years on their BSF schools projects.

What do others say

“On behalf of myself and the legal/contracts team we thank you got your hard work and diligence. Good job Mark. Very pleased.” - Recent General Counsel client feedback

Supporting your ambitions

Mark brings a broad perspective having seen many deals from many sides. He handles complex detail yet also brings it down to a few key points. He believes in being an excellent project manager and plotting strategically where a deal is in its close process. He is then “hands on” in managing all parties actions to achieve a contract close. He enjoys bringing all parties together to get a deal “over the line”. 

What else should you know?

Mark is an avid reader (history and politics) and gym enthusiast.

He enjoys writing (comedy) and is a Reiki practitioner. He studied Pranic healing at an advanced level in India.

He loves gardening. At the weekend he is usually designing his own (or someone else’s) garden. 

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