Slater Heelis Appoints Mark Gough as Partner in Commercial Litigation Team

May 6, 2025, By Slater Heelis

We are pleased to announce that Mark Gough has been appointed as a Partner and Head of the Commercial Litigation team primarily based in the law firm’s Crossgate House office in Sale.

Mark brings a wealth of legal experience, having worked within the legal profession since 1999. He initially qualified as a Barrister, being called to the Bar in 1997, and later qualified as a Solicitor, being entered onto the Roll of Solicitors in November 2001. Throughout his career, Mark has been an avid litigator and Court advocate, obtaining his higher rights of audience in 2021, which enables him to represent his clients in civil Court at all levels.

During a broad and impressive career, Mark has gained particular expertise in shareholder disputes, construction disputes, copyright and exclusivity disputes, as well as other breaches of contract and commercial disputes. He also has a keen interest in contentious probate, debt claims, and professional negligence claims.

Mark has acted as both Claimant and Defendant and has conducted cases in the County Court, High Court, Business and Property Court, and Intellectual Property and Enterprise Court. Additionally, he has experience in handling disputes outside of England and Wales, as well as those within multiple jurisdictions.

Chris Bishop, Senior Partner, said, “Mark’s extensive experience and expertise in commercial litigation will elevate the team and we’re excited that he’s decided to base the next stage of his impressive career at Slater Heelis.

“Mark has a solid reputation, highly regarded in his field and we look forward to seeing our team develop and grow under his guidance.”