Mark is a Partner and Head of the Family Unit in York. He has specialised only in Family Law and Divorce since qualification in 1995 and has practised in this area for over 16 years. He is a qualified Family Mediator and Collaborative Lawyer. He currently chairs the Collaborative Law Group in York.
Mark’s speciality is in resolving the financial aspects of separation and divorce. He deals almost exclusively with complex and high value cases. He is an accredited Specialist with Resolution in cases involving finances and/or children. He is a former Regional Chair of the National Organisation of Specialist Family Lawyers, “Resolution” and currently has a position on one of the National Sub-Committee’s.
Mark’s aim is to offer sympathetic and pragmatic advice. Mark is led by his client’s objectives. Some cases can be resolved through negotiation, Collaborative Law or Mediation whilst others need the involvement of the Court. Mark offers his clients the opportunity to make a truly informed decision about what process they feel will benefit them and their family.
Mark regularly lectures and gives presentations on matters of Family Law. He has had various articles published and writes frequently for newspapers. He has been asked to comment on Family Law issues by the BBC and other organisations.
Mark regards his key personal strengths as having an ability to listen, good judgement, a sharp analytical mind and a genuine ability to think outside the box. Above all however, he benefits from “bags” of common sense.
Mark is married with 3 children.
What the Directories Say ...
Chambers UK 2012
Based in York, this family group regularly handles both publicly and privately funded work. It is experienced in cases involving business interests, farming assets and international elements.
"The lawyers are conscientious, diligent and tenacious and provide clients with an excellent level of service."
Mark Day's practice centres on high-value divorce and the resulting financial disputes and settlements. He is a trained mediator and a pioneer of the collaborative approach. A grateful client notes: "He made a difficult process much calmer and more longsighted than it would otherwise have been."
The Legal 500, 2011
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solid’ Mark Day heads the team at Langleys, which acted on a number of complex financial cases in 2010, some with an international focus.