Mark Fitzpatrick

Year of Call: 1985

07739 639033
mark.fitzpatrick@advocates.org.uk

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Acts principally for Defenders in medical negligence actions

Mark Fitzpatrick has developed a particular interest in medical negligence actions. Mark has come to act principally for Defenders and has represented the interests of various Health Boards in numerous Fatal Accident Inquiries arising out of unexpected deaths in hospital. He also has an interest in mental health law.

Practice Areas
Clerks

Easter 2026

The stable will be closed on 3rd and 6th April 2026 for the Easter break, and re-opens at 9am on Tuesday, 7th April 2026.

When the office is closed emails and telephones will not be monitored. During those times if you require to contact an advocate urgently you can contact them directly via the contact details on their own profile. Please look out for out of office auto replies if counsel are not available.

Contact our clerks

Normal business hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

ampersandclerks@advocates.org.uk
+44 (0)131 260 5674 (9am to 5pm)

Alan Moffat

Advocates' Clerk

Away

Jennifer Dunn

Deputy Advocates' Clerk

(working days Mondays to Thursdays)

Working in Office

Sheena Hume

Deputy Advocates' Clerk

Working Remotely

Shawn McArthur

Deputy Advocates' Clerk

(currently on maternity leave)

Away

Kathryn Ferguson

Deputy Advocates' Clerk

Working Remotely

Bonnie McCracken

Deputy Advocates' Clerk

Working Remotely

Kayley Mason

Deputy Advocates' Clerk

Working Remotely
Qualifications

MA (Oxon), LLB

Memberships

Barrister of Lincoln’s Inn

Court And Tribunal Experience

Mark Fitzpatrick has extensive experience of appearing before House of Lords, Court of Session (Inner and Outer House), Sheriff Court, Sheriff Principal, Employment Tribunal, Land Court, Lands Tribunal, Mental Health Tribunal.