Mark Hopwell

Associate Solicitor

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Mark was called to the Bar as a barrister in 1997 and obtained dual qualification as a solicitor in 2001 after joining Cartwright King Solicitors’ fraud team. He spent over 15 years ranked in the Legal 500 as a top fraud lawyer but also covered many high profile and complex regulatory cases, as well as conducting advocacy on numerous general crime matters. This has given him and an impressive ‘all round’ knowledge and experience base. Mark was a partner at Cartwright King leading the fraud, regulatory and crime teams nationally, culminating in becoming Regional Managing Director in 2017. Having joined Richard Nelson in 2020, Mark is a highly-successful and leading authority in resolving issues relating to DBS law, including responding to ‘Minded to Bar’ letters and DBS appeals. He is also one of the few solicitors in the country who specialises in applications to remove police cautions, helping those facing professional, career or travel difficulties from old or minor brushes with the law, to return to a clean record.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 365918

  • Based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
  • Licensed for 24 years

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Mark was called to the Bar as a barrister in 1997 and obtained dual qualification as a solicitor in 2001 after joining Cartwright King Solicitors’ fraud team. He spent over 15 years ranked in the Legal 500 as a top fraud lawyer but also covered many high profile and complex regulatory cases, as well as conducting advocacy on numerous general crime matters. This has given him and an impressive ‘all round’ knowledge and experience base. Mark was a partner at Cartwright King leading the fraud, regulatory and crime teams nationally, culminating in becoming Regional Managing Director in 2017. Having joined Richard Nelson in 2020, Mark is a highly-successful and leading authority in resolving issues relating to DBS law, including responding to ‘Minded to Bar’ letters and DBS appeals. He is also one of the few solicitors in the country who specialises in applications to remove police cautions, helping those facing professional, career or travel difficulties from old or minor brushes with the law, to return to a clean record.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 365918

  • Based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
  • Licensed for 24 years

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  • Richard Nelson LLP

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    August 2020 - Present 6 years and 2 months

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Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Priory Court, 1 Derby Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 2TA

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J. Ezeh

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Professional, Compassionate, and Successful – My Minded to Bar Case

I can’t thank my solicitor Mark Howell enough for representing me in my Minded to Bar case. He was professional, compassionate and incredibly thorough. He explained what was expected of me, the processes and every stage clearly, kept me informed, and made a stressful process much easier to handle. Mark did not make me any promises that I would have a positive outcome but he assured me that he would do everything he can to fully represent me well. Thanks to his expertise and dedication, I achieved the best possible outcome. I would highly recommend him to anyone that is facing similar regulatory matter and needing expert representation.

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Big thank you to Mark Hopwell

He dealt with my case very efficiently, and we got the best result.

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Darryl

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DBS MINDED TO BAR

When I recieved a Minded to Bar letter two months ago, my whole life was shattered. I thought the end of everything I cared about was over, following an incident for which the Teaching Regulation Agency saw fit to dismiss with 'No Further Action'. Mark was a source of real strength in terms of his assured and relevent experience in DBS matters, and with his extensive knowledge of how the DBS works, and what it is exactly they're looking for with representations, I was not included in the Children's Barred List. Such an inclusion would have been catastrophic for me, in every way. Mark took my instructions and made full and comprehensive representations on my behalf, and with five weeks to spare of the DBS' eight week deadline. He updated and added to these when new information came to light. I was appreciative of him always being on the end of a phone whenever I had a question. And I had many! I can now rebuild not only my career, but my life, as well as my and my family's future, thanks to Mark's compelling mitigation to the DBS. Recommended without reservation to all those who find themselves in similar circumstances with the DBS. Thank you Mark!

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DBS - Mark Hopwell

Mark was so helpful with my minded to bar letter and gave really good advice and feedback on my representations and did it in a great way that even I could understand. Thank you Mark!!

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MInded to Bar

Excellent service throughout my DBS barring case. Very professional, supportive, and knowledgeable. Communication was clear and I was kept updated at every stage, which made a stressful process much easier. Highly recommended.

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Exceptional service by Mark

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Wonderful support through out my case and it came out positive. Special thanks to Mark Hopwell.

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Excellent service, Mark was supportive and clear with everything throughout. I would highly recommend this company

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Mark was my solicitor and he was diligent, patient, and compassionate in handling my case. I was nervous about the process but he put me at ease as he was friendly and approachable but still professional. His communication was clear and concise. He explained the process thoroughly and responded to any questions I had quickly and in a way I would understand. I am really happy with the service I received and would highly recommend Mark and Richard Nelson's to anyone.

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Absolutely amazing service!! Mark Hopwell did me good and managed to get me the desired outcome in my case. I couldn’t be more grateful! Worth every penny!! Thanks for everything

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