What can I do for you
Mark is a solicitor-advocate who assists clients to resolve commercial disputes, often with an international dimension.
He leads Mills & Reeve's international arbitration practice and advises on litigation and arbitration, enforcement and asset recovery matters across multiple jurisdictions. His experience spans disputes involving shareholders, technology projects, financial services, international supply chains, and life sciences businesses. He regularly acts in proceedings before the English High Court and in international arbitrations under ICC, LCIA, SIAC, UNCITRAL and other leading rules.
Clients typically instruct Mark when the dispute is strategically important, commercially sensitive or business critical. He's known for quickly identifying the issues that matter, focusing on the client's commercial objectives and developing a practical route to resolution. His advice is clear, direct and designed to help decision makers move forward with confidence.
Supporting your ambitions
Mark’s experience includes acting for:
- A hotel operator in securing an LCIA award for 99% of damages and costs claimed against an Indian technology unicorn
- A Japanese shipowner navigating disputes concerning the construction of a USD 240 million vessel in order to ensure the vessel was delivered on time and within budget
- A global biotechnology company in a USD 20 million licensing dispute with a Chinese licensee
- A major UK charity in a dispute arising from the implementation of a large-scale ERP technology project
- A Polish financial services company in a dispute with a major Russian bank concerning the sale of retail and commercial banking operations in Eastern Europe
- A multinational infrastructure development company successfully defending a claim by a joint venture partner regarding an infrastructure project in central Africa under the UNCITRAL rules seated in Paris
- A global trade management platform in resolving a dispute with a venture debt provider to facilitate the sale of the business to a global financial exchange and clearing house
- Court-appointed receivers seeking to enforce a USD 360 million LCIA award across England, the Isle of Man, Cyprus and India
What do others say
"Mark Davison delivers a city law firm-level of service, is really proactive and knows his field inside-out." – Legal 500
"Mills & Reeve LLP's London international arbitration practice is spearheaded by Mark Davison, whose track record includes multiple international arbitrations under ICC, LCIA, DIAC, SCC and ad hoc rules." – Legal 500
"Mark Davison combines sharp legal expertise with a pragmatic commercial mindset… A truly strategic partner who offers peace of mind when it matters most." – CEO, German technology provider
“Mark has consistently provided timely and insightful advice at every critical decision point in our international projects. His ability to thoroughly understand and anticipate the challenges posed by diverse regulatory frameworks and international business requirements has been invaluable.” – General Manager, Legal - Japanese offshore renewable contractor
What else should you know
Mark is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He is regularly invited to provide his views on arbitration topics including:
- Presenting on arbitration topics for CIArb
- Contributing to Corporate Disputes Magazine on various topics
- Speaking at a New York International Arbitration Center event regarding legal developments arising out of pandemics