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Mark Carter

Partner, Head of Local Government and Public Sector

Why choose me

Real estate and development appeal to me because I like to get deals done. I do my best to protect your interests while striking the deal, working effectively and professionally to give you the most efficient service I can.

I really enjoy my role and I think that comes across to my clients who tell me I’m calm, knowledgeable and approachable. I’ll talk you through the matter without using legal jargon, and I’m available whenever you need to reach me.

I work with a number of people and businesses including landowners and developers on a broad range of development transactions including options and conditional contracts.  I also act for banks and borrowers on real estate finance transactions including development finance.  I act for Homes England along with a number of other public sector clients and lead on the firm’s public sector group.

I have two passions in life; my family, and my work, especially the team around me.

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Teams I work with

Real estate and development appeal to me because I like to get deals done. I do my best to protect your interests while striking the deal, working effectively and professionally to give you the most efficient service I can.

I really enjoy my role and I think that comes across to my clients who tell me I’m calm, knowledgeable and approachable. I’ll talk you through the matter without using legal jargon, and I’m available whenever you need to reach me.

I work with a number of people and businesses including landowners and developers on a broad range of development transactions including options and conditional contracts.  I also act for banks and borrowers on real estate finance transactions including development finance.  I act for Homes England along with a number of other public sector clients and lead on the firm’s public sector group.

I have two passions in life; my family, and my work, especially the team around me.

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Questions my clients ask me

This is difficult to answer, as it is so often dependent on the people and factors involved. I’m always realistic about timescales with clients and will do what is in my power to reach them.

Read what my clients say about me

Mark is strong all round for what we required.

Chambers and Partners – Mark Carter

When a safety footwear business needed storage and warehousing to support its growth, they were able to find the expert advice across the real estate team to handle all the commercial property, construction, planning and regulatory issues linked to the storage units, including negotiations with national developers.

We were able to help them to acquire four large new build industrial units close to motorway access over eight years – three on a long leasehold and one on a medium-term lease. We handled the extensive documentations and the negotiations, providing a seamless service. Mark Carter and Laura Greenman both contributed.

The client said: “Many thanks for once again leading us through the labyrinth of acquiring the lease … every time I forget the complexities and pitfalls. But no matter what comes up, you resolve it, and do so fast enough to maintain momentum.

“The more we dabble in property the more I understand the value of true professionals on our side. Many thanks for another excellent result.”

Team expertise supports new build industrial unit acquisition

Awards and endorsements

Legal 500 2025 – Recommended Lawyer

Legal 500 2025 – Recommended Lawyer
Ranked in Chambers 2025

Ranked in Chambers 2025

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