"He has a deep understanding and knowledge of the law which he uses as a powerful weapon."
Chambers UK 2022
Mark is head of Guildhall's Crime Team and defends and prosecutes serious crime. Mark also has a wealth of experience in dealing with regulatory matters such as defending DVSA prosecutions, prosecutions arising from Directors' disqualifications and Ofsted - related appeals. He is instructed both on his own and as a leading junior.
Mark is a member of the CPS prosecutions panel at grade 4. He is also on the CPS rape prosecutions panel. He defends at the equivalent level of seriousness of offending and is regularly instructed in:
Mark has always been keen to assist clients in other areas of the law and has substantial experience defending in VOSA prosecutions, directors' disqualification cases, RCN tribunal representation and Ofsted appeals. Mark's longstanding role as a Chair of Governors in a state primary school has lead to him having a depth of knowledge in education law.
Crime
Band 3
"He has a deep understanding and knowledge of the law which he uses as a powerful weapon."
Ranked: Tier 2
‘Mark has an easy confidence in front of a jury which makes him a highly persuasive advocate. Always on top of his brief, he is equally sure-footed cross-examining a vulnerable witness as making legal submissions before a hostile tribunal.’
Crime
Noted for his advocacy skills, Mark Worsley both prosecutes and defends serious crime cases. His practice focuses on organised crime, armed robberies and acts of violence. He is a Grade 4 prosecutor and a member of the RASSO specialist panel.
Strengths: "He provides an excellent level of service and has great attention to detail. He always responds promptly and has the ability to explain complex evidence to lay clients." "An effective advocate who is well prepared and has a good courtroom manner."
Crime (General and Fraud)
‘He has a great ability to reduce the most complex issues to simple strategic points efficiently and directly.’
Crime
"His practice covers a broad spectrum of criminal cases."
Crime
Noted for his advocacy skills, Mark Worsley both prosecutes and defends serious crime cases. His practice runs the full gamut of criminal offences including sex crime, drugs and acts of violence. He is a Grade 4 prosecutor and a member of the RASSO specialist panel.
"He is very thorough and has an excellent manner with clients."
Recent work: Defended a man charged with three consecutive conspiracies to supply drugs in Plymouth.
Crime
‘Recommended for cases involving drugs conspiracies and murder.’
Crime
Junior - Band 3
Noted for his advocacy skills, Mark Worsley both prosecutes and defends serious crime cases. His practice runs the full gamut of criminal offences including sex crime, drugs and acts of violence.
Strengths: "Due to Mark's approach, advice and close working with the officer, we were able to crack a very challenging case."
Crime
Leading juniors
"Very experienced in a variety of serious crime matters."
Crime
Junior - Band 3
Noted for his advocacy skills, Mark Worsley both proscutes and defends serious crime cases. His practice runs the full gamut of criminal offences including sex crimes, drugs and acts of violence.
Strengths: "He's a very good advocate, very capable. He has a good eye for detail, he doesn't miss a lot, you can't get anything past him.
Crime
Leading juniors
"He provides an excellent service and is extremely efficient."
Crime
Junior - Band 3
He has expertise in handling regulatory matters, and regularly defends charges relating to OFSTED and directors' disqualifications.
Strengths: "He is sharp, resourceful and affable. He is a favourite with a broad spectrum of clients and possess and excellent jury manner."
Recent work: Defended in a case concerning a young man in care who was charged with two instances of rape.
Crime
Leading juniors
"He has a strong track record prosecuting and defending serious crimes."
Crime
Leading Junior - Band 3
Has a strong practice in all areas of criminal work, including fraud, money laundering and drugs cases. He acts for the defence, and is also a Grade 4 CPS prosecutor and a member of the CPS's specialist rape panel.
Recent work: Instructed in a serious rape case, a multi-handed fraud, an attempted murder defence for a paranoid schizophrenic and a violent armed robbery involving the theft of £5,000 and the assault of a 77-year-old man.
Crime
Leading juniors
"An experienced defence and prosecution barrister regularly instructed in serious crime."
For further information and enquiries please contact:
Crime: Lucy Northeast & Grant Bidwell