Mark Blundell

Mark joined Chambers after successful completion of his pupillage under the supervision of Jennifer Kavanagh, Matthew Fletcher and Louise MacLynn KC. Mark is building a practice across the range of chambers’ specialisms.  He has appeared at all levels up to and including the High Court and accepts instructions in all areas of family law.

Prior to joining 1GC, Mark had a successful career as a secondary school teacher and school leader, qualifying via the Teach First scheme in 2011. Integral in the design, management and leadership of an Outstanding sixth form in East London, Mark has developed a broad base of experience in education and family matters. Mark is also an experienced innovation consultant, specialising in education and children's services. Working on national and international programmes, Mark supported frontline workers and service leaders to develop different, better and lower cost public services with the aim of transforming outcomes for families.