Partner

Head of Rural

"Mark Charter is a property expert based in the firm's Southampton office. He is said by sources to be "very fast and diligent, with a commercial outlook." He has acted on the sale and purchase of a number of substantial farms and estates, including the purchase of several vineyards." (Chambers UK, A Client's Guide to the Legal Profession 2011)
 

Mark joined the firm in 1982.  He is a real estate specialist and is particularly involved in the sale and acquisition of equine, agricultural and rural property, and property work associated with tax and estate planning arrangements.  He also advises clients on business structures for rural businesses, landlord and tenant issues and countryside issues (eg rights of way, sporting rights etc).

Mark is a member of the Agricultural Lawyers' Association and the Equine Lawyers' Association.

Out of work, Mark enjoys horse-riding, shooting, fishing, sailing and surfing.