Mark Buckley

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I am a disputes lawyer working in litigation and arbitration, including international commercial, intellectual property and sports disputes.

I am a partner in the Dispute Resolution department specialising in international commercial litigation and arbitration. I also have a particular interest in intellectual property and sports disputes.

At the outset of any dispute, I make sure that I fully understand my client’s objectives and resources. I will try and move my client into a position of strength to negotiate a settlement wherever possible.

I act for a wide range of clients – manufacturing companies, e-commerce businesses, private equity investors, entrepreneurs and sports participants across sectors including aviation, motor manufacture and IT amongst others. Notable clients are Eddie Irvine, Crystal Palace Football Club, Electronics Boutique and Headspace.

I enjoy the international element of my practice where I am often referred work by international law firms. Over the years, I have worked as co-counsel with leading firms in India, Ireland and Italy to advise their clients on English law issues in arbitration and litigation in many jurisdictions.

Outside work, I cycle, ski, watch films and read. I also study the Hindi language.

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Acting for Eddie Irvine in his ground-breaking image rights case against Talksport.
Acting for Crystal Palace Football Club in its successful claim for fraudulent misrepresentation against former manager Iain Dowie.
Advising on an arbitration between a UK company and a consortium of Spanish and German contractors over the delivery of trains.
Securing a major victory in the Court of Appeal on behalf of US video and computer games retailer The Electronics Boutique Inc. and EB Services Company against the Game Group plc.
Successfully defending a claim in the Commercial Court on behalf of the issuer of foreign currency convertible bonds.

Our sector experience spans a wide range of sports including motor racing, where we have advised teams and drivers in Formula 1, A1 GP, World Rally, Cart, Indy Car and Moto GP, and cricket, football, golf and cycling. We have supported clients on a range of a matters including: intellectual property, sponsorship, broadcasting & web rights, fundraising, events, and regulatory issues.

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Mark Buckley keeps a cool head in the furnace of a dispute, and he has a keen eye for commercial realities.
Legal 500, 2025

Mark Buckley is a tough litigator, who achieves the best for clients when dealing with the other side.
Legal 500, 2024

Mark Buckley – hardworking, level headed and dependable, Mark is someone you want on your side. His commercial work is bookended by his expansive Indian practice and his top-tier Formula 1 cases, where he has an enviable reputation.
Legal 500, 2023