Mark Chapman

General Counsel, Head of Commercial & Regulatory
01276 854 928

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+44 7792 950 447

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mark.chapman@hc.law

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Mark Chapman

Mark Chapman

General Counsel, Head of Commercial & Regulatory

Mark is Head of our Commercial & Regulatory Department and is also a Legal 500 ‘Recommended Lawyer’.

Before returning to Herrington Carmichael in August 2012, Mark worked as legal counsel at Acromas (which at that time owned and operated the AA, Saga and BSM brands and as EMEIA Legal Counsel at Apple (the creator of the iPhone, iPad, iPod and the Mac).

Mark heads up our regulatory and compliance offering, and advises businesses on financial services matters (particularly in the insurance, IFA / wealth management and payment services sectors) and regulatory matters more generally, particularly in the legal sector.

Mark has extensive experience advising on commercial matters, both in house and in private practice, with a focus on cross border and complex commercial projects, particularly in the software, IT, manufacturing, financial services and automotive sectors.

Mark enjoys travelling and going on adventures with his wife and two children. He is a car fan (Alfa restoration still a work in progress 10+ years on!).

  • Advising infrastructure provider in respect of a c£160 million sub-contract in connection with a public body.
  • Advising services provider in respect of a series of contracts worth c£70 million with a public body.
  • Advising service provider on outsourcing contract with UK bank – contract value c£80 million.
  • A household brand on contracts with global vehicle manufacturer. To include advice on customer terms and conditions and associated literature. Contract value £80 million.
  • Drafting, negotiating and advising on savings agreement under which £4 billion worth of savings were invested (white labelled savings product).

Client Success Stories

Commercial specialist Mark Chapman ‘has strong technical knowledge and deals expeditiously with requests’ and ‘takes the time to understand clients’ businesses and shape his advice and support in a way that works for the client.

Client via Legal 500

Mark Chapman is extremely thorough and has a good eye for detail, but advises with a very good balance of technical legal advice and commercial/practical suggestions.

Client via Legal 500

The partner in charge, Mark Chapman, was exceptional. Our issues were unique and we had to change direction several times, but the team always responded well, bringing in the new specialist skills as needed. I think that is the standout quality; adaptability.

Client via Legal 500

Mark Chapman is our go to contact for all regulatory matters. With strong technical knowledge and an unwavering eye for detail, Mark has a great ability to balance legal advice alongside commercial considerations, helping us to take a pragmatic approach to negotiations.

Client via Legal 500

The team quickly grasped the legal challenge we presented them with. They responded with speed, professionalism and a detailed overview of the options available.

Rishi Suri
Strand Europe

Mark quickly got to grips with our complex and extensive business division. What impressed me most was Mark’s innovative and commercial solutions and his ability to see the bigger picture.

Robert Diggin
Director of AppleCare (EMEIA)

Mark Chapman is extremely commercial and approachable. His previous in-house experience is clear and a real asset to his in-house clients.

Client via Legal 500

Mark and Cesare in the Corporate & Commercial Department have been invaluable – they’re knowledgeable, personable and always deliver projects on time and within budget. They’ve become a seamless extension to our business and feel part of the team.

Over the period Oct. to Dec.’25, Herrington-Carmichael supported us with regard to the closure of an employer-managed pension scheme. Mark Chapman provided excellent guidance and documentation to ensure that the overall project was correctly completed in the required time-frame. I would not hesitate to recommend Herrington-Carmichael as a partner to provide support with any legal matters.

Richard Holman
Director, TDK UK Limited

The partner in charge, Mark Chapman, was exceptional. Our issues were unique and we had to change direction several times, but the team always responded well, bringing in the new specialist skills as needed. I think that is the standout quality; adaptability.

Legal 500, Client Feedback