ASW lawyer called to Bermuda Bar

ASW Law Limited announced that Mark Cran QC was called to the Bermuda Bar. 

Called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1973, Mark Cran was one of the most junior members of the Bar ever to be appointed Queen's Counsel when he took silk in 1988. Recognised in various legal Directories as a leading silk in Commercial Litigation, he has specialised in major cases both in the UK and overseas (notably in extensive litigation in Switzerland and the BVI from 2005-2008). His litigation practice has resulted in many appearances in various courts and arbitration tribunals in several jurisdictions as well as administrative, disciplinary and regulatory tribunals, public inquiries and the European Court of Justice. 

He has a wide-ranging international litigation and arbitration practice embracing investigatory, advisory and drafting work as well as trials, inquiries and arbitrations, and covering most areas of commercial activity including: civil fraud, banking and financial services and regulation, insurance and reinsurance, contractual disputes of all kinds, substantial employment matters and professional negligence . 

Mark Cran QC is also a specialist in entertainment and sports law, media disputes and has represented the likes of George Michael, Paul McCartney, Joan Armatrading and Frankie Goes to Hollywood. He is well-known as an advocate in major casino licensing hearings. 

Mark initially trained as an accountant and possesses a sound knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practice. He also sits as an Arbitrator and as a Recorder in both criminal and civil cases and holds a class 2 ticket enabling him to try serious crime. He is currently a door tenant of Brick Court Chambers and was a full tenant of Brick Court Chambers between 1974 and 2013. 

Nathaniel Turner, Director at ASW Law Limited said, “We are pleased to have someone with Mark’s incredible forensic talent and seniority on our team. He brings not only vast commercial litigation experience but also a diverse commercial background enabling him to offer clients a unique and unparalleled perspective. ”