About

I lead the firm's Dispute Resolution practice group and specialise in the resolution of complex commercial disputes. Much of my work has an international focus and I work regularly with lawyers from different jurisdictions. I have extensive experience of international and domestic litigation, including at appellate level.

I am among a small number of lawyers ranked in legal directory Chambers for Commercial and Corporate Litigation (2019-2024). I am also ranked as a Leading Individual in Legal 500 for Commercial Litigation (2022-2024).

My clients are diverse, ranging from multi-national corporates to startup companies and I often act for high net-worth individuals, fellow professionals, marcoms agencies, tech companies and major brand owners. I have a particular interest in insolvency issues and I regularly act for and against Insolvency Practitioners.

I am Vice Chair of The City of London Law Society's Litigation Committee. I'm also a member of International Bar Association's Litigation Committee.

Experience

Dispute resolution

  • Litigating before the various divisions of the High Court in London and in particular the Commercial Court. My cases often require emergency applications for injunctive relief and I am used to attending court on short notice
  • Making effective use of ADR to achieve client objectives This includes acting in a number of arbitrations over the years I am a CEDR qualified mediator
  • Resolving claims over post transaction issues for breach of warranty and indemnity, claims against directors for breach of duty, shareholder disputes and investor claims, IT disputes regarding code performance and software development, partnership disputes, unpaid commission and fee claims, professional negligence claims, trust disputes, civil fraud and bailment and conversion claims

Insolvency

  • Acting for and against insolvency practitioners in contentious matters including in unlawful distribution, antecedent transaction, misfeasance, wrongful trading and ROT/complex lien claims as well as other claims against directors
  • Working with colleagues in our Corporate practice group alongside insolvency practitioners to advise distressed businesses, helping companies and directors to manage insolvency risk and to protect assets, sometimes with assistance from the Court
  • Advising extensively on counterparty insolvency and regularly helping our clients to devise strategies to limit damage and / or minimise risk

Advertising & marketing

  • Working alongside a number of our creative clients for almost 25 years, helping to protect their interests and manage risk
  • Advising on a wide range of agreements and issues, including disputes over service levels and performance, issues with talent, clients and sub-contractors, fee recovery, failed campaigns and events and termination issues
  • Simplifying complex legal issues: cases often involve multiple parties with conflicting rights and interests. My objective is always to provide clear and practical advice which best serves our client's commercial objectives

Testimonials

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'Mark Lim's knowledge, understanding of the client's issues and appropriate communications with opponents are nothing short of excellent.'
Legal 500
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