Mark Heywood QC "...who is known for the strength of his intellect." ...Chambers UK 2011
Mark Heywood QC is Senior Treasury Counsel at the Central Criminal Court and his practice is concentrated upon the most serious of criminal work that comes before our Courts, at the Central Criminal Court, Administrative Court, Court of Appeal and House of Lords.
Mr Heywood has considerable experience in cases of terrorism, large scale corruption, serious & organised crime and offences of homicide. He regularly provides advice to the Attorney General on a range of matters, particularly those being considered by the appellate Courts. Mark Heywood QC is listed as a leader at the Bar in the Chambers UK 2011 Edition.
Mark Heywood QC is able to accept instructions direct from the public in appropriate cases. For further information in this regard please contact the Senior Clerk.
Appointments:
2001 - 2008 - Junior Treasury Counsel
2005 - Recorder
2007 - 2008 First Junior Treasury Counsel
2008 - Senior Treasury Counsel
2010 - Queen's Counsel
Memberships:
South Eastern Circuit
Criminal Bar Association
Recent Cases Include:
R v. Sonnex & Farmer [2009]
Old Bailey trial concerning the brutal killing of two French students in New Cross.
R v. Bakhit [2009]
A homeless man who killed his Swedish girlfriend and set her dismembered body on fire.
Operation Seagram [2008]
The prosecution of 2 NHS Doctors for conspiracy to murder.
R v. Armel Gnango [2008]
Murder of Polish nurse, Magda Pniewska, killed during a gunfight.
Appeals of Nurlon Abdroikof, Richard Green and Kenneth Williamson [2007]
HOL Appeal concerning 2003 CJA reforms and the ability of Law Enforcement Officers and CPS lawyers to sit upon jury panels. [TLR 8.11.07]
R v. Levi Bellfield [2007 - 2008]
Old Bailey trial concerning the murders of French Student Amelie Delagrange & Marsha McDonnell.
Operation Crevice [2005 - 2007]
Multi-handed conspiracy to cause explosions throughout the UK.
R v. Shariff & Ors [2003 - 2005]
The Prosecution of family of first British suicide bomber in Israel under Terrorism Act
R v. Hulme & Maguire [2003]
The Prosecution of IRA members for BBC bombing.