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Mark Scott

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Mark Scott is a Legal Director, dispute resolution specialist, and CEDR Accredited Mediator with extensive experience spanning three decades. He advises private individuals, businesses, sports organisations, and governing bodies on commercial, property, professional, regulatory, and disciplinary disputes, providing strategic advice and support in relation to proceedings before the courts, tribunals, and specialist disciplinary panels. His experience includes acting in disputes concerning land ownership, boundaries, easements, rights of way, and overage agreements, with a particular focus on achieving early and cost-effective resolution wherever possible. He is widely recognised for his expertise in sports law and regulatory matters, advising and representing governing bodies, clubs, officials, and participants in disciplinary, regulatory, governance, safeguarding, and appeal proceedings. In addition to his legal practice, he is a Director of the Norfolk Cricket Foundation and Chair of its Disciplinary Appeal Panel. Holding a Postgraduate Certificate in Sports Law from De Montfort University, he was appointed to British Canoeing's Appeals and Disciplinary Panel in 2019. In that role, he has adjudicated athlete selection appeals relating to the Canoe Sprint World Class Programme for both the Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic cycles. In 2023, he was appointed by The Football Association to its National Serious Case Panel and, since 2025, has served as a Chair of the Panel. Sitting as Chair of Disciplinary Commissions, he adjudicates serious misconduct cases involving players, officials, clubs, and other participants across the national game. He also serves as a Chair of the England Golf Disciplinary and Appeals Panel and is a Specialist Member of Sport Resolutions, the UK's independent dispute resolution service for sport. These appointments reflect the confidence placed in his judgement, independence, and expertise across regulatory, disciplinary, governance, and dispute resolution matters. His experience acting both as a trusted adviser and as an independent decision-maker provides clients with a distinctive perspective on dispute resolution, mediation, and regulatory proceedings. He is particularly valued for his pragmatic approach, sound judgement, and ability to help clients achieve effective and proportionate outcomes. Whether involved in a commercial, property, professional, or sports-related dispute, requiring representation in regulatory or disciplinary proceedings, or exploring mediation as a means of resolving conflict, clients can expect practical, strategic advice focused on achieving the best possible resolution.

Hansells Hansells

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Norwich, Norfolk

  • Licensed for 4 years

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Hansells Hansells

Mark Scott is a Legal Director, dispute resolution specialist, and CEDR Accredited Mediator with extensive experience spanning three decades. He advises private individuals, businesses, sports organisations, and governing bodies on commercial, property, professional, regulatory, and disciplinary disputes, providing strategic advice and support in relation to proceedings before the courts, tribunals, and specialist disciplinary panels. His experience includes acting in disputes concerning land ownership, boundaries, easements, rights of way, and overage agreements, with a particular focus on achieving early and cost-effective resolution wherever possible. He is widely recognised for his expertise in sports law and regulatory matters, advising and representing governing bodies, clubs, officials, and participants in disciplinary, regulatory, governance, safeguarding, and appeal proceedings. In addition to his legal practice, he is a Director of the Norfolk Cricket Foundation and Chair of its Disciplinary Appeal Panel. Holding a Postgraduate Certificate in Sports Law from De Montfort University, he was appointed to British Canoeing's Appeals and Disciplinary Panel in 2019. In that role, he has adjudicated athlete selection appeals relating to the Canoe Sprint World Class Programme for both the Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic cycles. In 2023, he was appointed by The Football Association to its National Serious Case Panel and, since 2025, has served as a Chair of the Panel. Sitting as Chair of Disciplinary Commissions, he adjudicates serious misconduct cases involving players, officials, clubs, and other participants across the national game. He also serves as a Chair of the England Golf Disciplinary and Appeals Panel and is a Specialist Member of Sport Resolutions, the UK's independent dispute resolution service for sport. These appointments reflect the confidence placed in his judgement, independence, and expertise across regulatory, disciplinary, governance, and dispute resolution matters. His experience acting both as a trusted adviser and as an independent decision-maker provides clients with a distinctive perspective on dispute resolution, mediation, and regulatory proceedings. He is particularly valued for his pragmatic approach, sound judgement, and ability to help clients achieve effective and proportionate outcomes. Whether involved in a commercial, property, professional, or sports-related dispute, requiring representation in regulatory or disciplinary proceedings, or exploring mediation as a means of resolving conflict, clients can expect practical, strategic advice focused on achieving the best possible resolution.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Norwich, Norfolk

  • Licensed for 4 years

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  • Hansells

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    1988 - Present 38 years and 8 months

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0160 375 1984
https://www.hansells.co.uk/people/mark-scott/

Opening hours

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)

Cambridge House, 26 Tombland, Norwich, NR3 1RE

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    Mark Scott took on my case at the last minute, kept my costs down and was extremely competent.

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    Above and Beyond

    This review is for the service and assistance and personal touch a Mr Mark Scott of Hansells Norwich provided me with . I was looking to Annul a bankruptcy order , and needed legal advice and assistance . I searched many solicitors and went with Hansells . Mark was very quick to respond to my enquiry , and soon arranged a meeting to go through the details . It had seemed to be like it was going to be fairly straight forward as I already had much correspondence and guidance from the official receiver . Mark was very good in providing a fixed fee for what work would need carrying out . Sadly things got very messy , and this dragged on for much longer than expected , not down myself or Mark . Mark saw things through to completion and a successful one ! The fees did go up but no where near the amount that maybe another firm would have added , as there was a lot more work in the end than either of us anticipated . Would highly recommend Mark for being honest and transparent .

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    Richard

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    Great after care service

    Following on from previous work with Hansells and the team, I requested a letter to be sent. Follow-ups were provided to the letter, which all came as part of the fee and were in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Hansells to other potential clients. Most of all, THANK YOU!

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    Hansells went the extra mile

    I approached Hansells Solicitors and immediately received help and directions with my case. Options on the range of help Hansells could give were clearly set out. The time spent with Hansells has given me renewed confidence in relation to my particular case. Notwithstanding the help received, once the work was complete and payment received, Hansells went the extra mile to ask about the outcome of my case. The administration element was also completed in an excellent fashion. I would highly recommend Hansells to anyone who needs legal assistance. Thank you to Mark Scott and the team.

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    Best in the region

    I instructed Mark following a disciplinary charge made by a sports governing body and his knowledge of the regulations, process and applicable sanctions was first class. His expertise in sports disciplinary matters is such that I think he is the go-to person in the region if you are facing charges about your conduct on or off the sports field. His advice was pragmatic and clear. I didn't know what I should do when I got the charge but he was able to reassure about the procedures and helped me with statements and provide some excellent drafting. I should also mention that I was given a very short time frame by the governing body to respond to the charge and was concerned about it needing to be done so urgently - this was not an issue for Mark who prioritised me and his turnaround time was fantastic. For what should have been a worrying process for me was actually very smooth and hassle free as a result of his expertise. Highly recommended.

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    We appreciate hearing about your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that we achieved the best possible client service that we aim for. We will pass on your kind words to Mark.

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