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Mark Heppinstall

Partner | Leeds

"Mark Heppinstall was my solicitor during my divorce case. He was compassionate and understanding – he gave me practical and procedural advice, explained things simply and did not make me feel inadequate when asking questions. I might not have liked what he said sometimes, but he was definitely acting in my best interest. I would have no hesitation in recommending Freeths – especially Mark Heppinstall."
The Legal 500, 2023

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About Mark

Mark Heppinstall is an astute and robust family lawyer who balances a keen eye for detail with a hands-on and practical approach. He is sensible and down-to-earth with a composed, calm manner both in and outside the Courtroom. Mark is based in Leeds and is a resolution accredited specialist with recognised expertise in complex financial remedies and private children matters.

Mark’s experience includes cases involving substantial income and capital both in the UK and internationally; across Europe, the US, Middle East and Australia. He has acted for clients in cases which involve complex financial, business and trust structures and he has drafted nuptial, cohabitation and separation agreements.

He has a particular interest in pensions on divorce and the treatment of businesses on divorce; often working closely with professional financial advisers, actuaries and forensic accountants to deliver holistic and balanced advice in respect of these issues.

Mark obtained a first class degree at the University of Bradford before converting to law and undertaking the Graduate Diploma in Law in Leeds. Mark completed his Legal Practice Course at BPP Law School where he obtained a distinction. He has specialised in Family Law for the majority of his legal career and now practices exclusively in this area; looking after Freeths family law clients in the North of England.

Mark is listed as a Leading Individual in Chambers & Partners (2023 edition) for Family law, and is listed as a Recommended Lawyer in The Legal 500 (2024 edition).

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Testimonials

  • "We wanted to pay tribute to you for the outstanding quality of everything you did. Solicitors are not invariably praised for being warm human bein...

    Client testimonial

  • "The quality of your advice and support has been outstanding from day one. You have been direct and honest at every stage, and have always had the...

    Client testimonial

  • "Mark Heppinstall really stands out as someone who fights passionately for his clients. He is immaculately prepared and very hard working and reall...

    The Legal 500, 2023

  • "Mark Heppinstall continues to develop a very well-deserved reputation as one of the best matrimonial finance exponents in Leeds. Mark is exception...

    The Legal 500, 2023

  • "Mark Heppinstall is a stand-out individual with an excellent technical grasp of the law."

    The Legal 500, 2023

  • "Freeths have a broad range of experience in family law and related areas. Mark’s clients benefit from his expertise and that of others in the firm...

    The Legal 500, 2023

  • "From my experience of working with Mark Heppinstall, he is a solicitor that provides realistic and sensible advice. To his credit, he supports cli...

    The Legal 500, 2023

  • “Mark is a fountain of knowledge.”

    Chambers & Partners, 2023

  • “He is excellent all round and extremely easy to discuss matters with. He provides very sound advice and understands his field perfectly.”

    Chambers & Partners, 2023

  • "Mark Heppinstall is the standout individual within the team and displays all the attributes you would wish to see in a family lawyer. Clients and...

    The Legal 500, 2022

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