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

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)

Temporary closure of Advocates’ Clerks Room

Due to a refurbishment of the office between 23rd April and 15th May 2026, the clerks are hotdesking in other areas of Parliament House when in the office. Please re-direct any deliveries to Faculty Reception during this time.

Alan Moffat

Advocates' Clerk

Working Remotely

Jennifer Dunn

Deputy Advocates' Clerk

(working days Mondays to Thursdays)

Working in Office

Sheena Hume

Deputy Advocates' Clerk

Working in Office

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.