Hill Dickinson strengthens its commercial practice with new partner hire, Mark Weston

International law firm Hill Dickinson has bolstered its commercial practice with the appointment of partner Mark Weston.

Mark joins Hill Dickinson from Matthew Arnold & Baldwin (MAB), following the firm’s acquisition of MAB’s commercial and wealth management practices. Previously based in MAB’s Watford office, Mark will be working in Hill Dickinson’s Broadgate Tower office, London and brings with him several of his team. 

Mark works across all areas of commercial law, intellectual property law and information technology law and specialises in the technology, digital media and telecommunications (TMT) sector. He has a particular interest in tech and venturetech and online business. In addition to his considerable practice, Mark regularly appears as a legal commentator on the BBC and Sky News and is the author and editor of several books.

Mark is noted in Chambers & Partners 2016 legal directory for his ‘negotiation skill in relation to complex IT contracts. He specialises in IT projects and internet businesses and is recommended for contentious and commercial matters.’ He is also recognised for his work in the media and entertainment sector in the Legal 500 2015 directory, where he is described as ‘highly regarded on the contentious side.’ Mark was also named in this year’s edition of The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom guide for technology law.  

Speaking on his appointment, Mark said: “This is an exciting time to be joining Hill Dickinson. The firm is undergoing considerable strategic investment and expansion, particularly in its London office, and is the perfect fit for my team and our clients. We look forward to playing an active role in the continued success of the firm.”

Private client partner, Iain Donaldson, will also be joining Mark from MAB. Iain specialises in tax advice and structuring as well as commercial, wealth protection and contract activity. Iain brings with him an extensive client base of high net-worth individuals, companies and owner-managed businesses, predominantly in the retail, entertainment and technology sectors.