Mark Rhind KC

Call 1989
Silk 2021

rhindkc@exchangechambers.co.uk

"Mark has a great presence in court. His cross-examination is exemplary and his closing speeches are superb. Jurors listen intently. Everyone listens intently."

The Legal 500 2026
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  • Recommendations

    “Mark has a great presence in court. His cross-examination is exemplary and his closing speeches are superb. Jurors listen intently. Everyone listens intently.”
    The Legal 500 2026

    “Mark is an outstanding trial advocate to whom the jury can immediately relate. In multi-handed cases you can literally see them sit up to pay attention when Mark takes to his feet.”
    The Legal 500 2025

    “He is highly professional, an exceptionally good lawyer equally adept in written and oral work. He is an effective and fearless advocate who advances his client’s case to the absolute maximum. If I was ever in trouble I’d want him to act for me!”
    The Legal 500 2024

    “Mark is a real fighter. He has made a seamless transition from an excellent senior barrister to an accomplished KC. He is equally at home with murders and other serious crime, and also serious fraud. He has achieved some unbelievable results; he really does prepare well and is patient and empathetic with clients, whilst retaining a highly professional approach. He is rated extremely highly and instructing solicitors do not hesitate to instruct him in any case, however serious or complex.”
    The Legal 500 2023

    Ranked Tier 1, Crime (General and Fraud)
    The Legal 500 2022

    “He is forthright and realistic which client and solicitors really do appreciate, yet at the same time he instills confidence and really fights for his clients.”
    The Legal 500 2021

    “I have briefed Mark Rhind on numerous occasions and in particular on a number on complex regulatory matters. These have included defending complex and lengthy prosecutions brought by the Environment Agency amongst others. I also brief Mark in respect of professional discipline matters, particularly medical professionals such as hearings before the NMC. His advocacy style is outstanding and invariably persuasive. Feed-back from clients is always exceptional and as such I have no hesitation in recommending him to our clients.”
    Rachel Adamson, Partner, Fraud and Regulatory Department, Stephenson’s Solicitors

    “Mark is an excellent barrister who can be relied upon to provide a top class service to clients. He attends hearings thoroughly prepared and gets outstanding results. I am happy to recommend him for regulatory and professional disciplinary work.”
    Marie Dancer, Partner, Healthcare Regulatory work, Richard Nelson Solicitors

  • Beyond the Bar

    Mark is computer literate; married with 3 children and in his spare time enjoys football (watching and playing badly) and running.

  • Appointments

    Recorder (2009)

  • Memberships

    • Criminal Bar Association
    • Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers

  • News

Healthcare (Acting for the Professional)

Mark Rhind has extensive experience before all manner of courts and tribunals achieved over 24 years as a barrister.

He regularly appears in the Coroners Court acting for interested parties including in particular the families of the deceased, carers, doctors or healthcare professionals. He has conducted Article 2 inquests and inquests with and without juries and is fully conversant with the practice and procedures in this developing and complex area of law.

Mark has particular experience in regulatory healthcare work and so frequently represents healthcare professionals who are interested parties after a death in hospital or other institution. He is conversant with hospital practice and procedures and is able to deal with cases involving complex medical issues.