Mark is a Partner and Head of the Intellectual Property and Information Technology Team. He specialises in the fields of intellectual property information technology and commercial law.

Mark has a background in commerce, having worked for ICI as a market analyst before qualifying as a Solicitor. He has also worked in house on secondment in the legal department of a large PLC.

Recent work includes:

• Lead partner on the acquisition of a globally renowned market leading geomechanicalsoftware and consultancy company operating in the oil and gas industry;
• Establishing US joint ventures for different clients in

  a) Oil field drilling services

  b) Production and marketing of biomass renewable energy crops; and

• Advising on long-term partnering arrangements with the private sector for the development of life sciences technologies and its commercial exploitation created at a leading UK University.

In addition to his private sector transactional work Mark has handled innovative ICT equipment and service procurement projects for various public bodies, national organisations and local authorities, ranging from outsourcing deals, to the design and build of an electronic communications infrastructure.

Mark has spoken at seminars throughout the UK supported by Microsoft, the Institute of Directors and the British Chambers of Commerce on the legal risks of working electronically and has supported Microsoft in awareness of the importance of software asset management as one method of reducing counterfeit software.

Mark is the Chairman of the South West Intellectual Property Practitioners Group, a Member of the Licensing Executives Society and of the Society for Computers and Law. He is also an Associate Member of the Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys and of the Solicitors European Group. Mark co-ordinates the international ADVOC IP interest group and frequently works on international projects protecting and exploiting IP rights.

Clients say he is "a relaxed, clear communicator who can turn legal discussions around. He always makes sure you understand what he's saying."
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, 2012 Edition

"Mark Lomas demonstrates a sound understanding of our business model, has a good commercial brain and is a tough negotiator."
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, 2011 Edition

"Impresses with his "common-sense approach," as he advises both public and private sector clients on their IP rights."
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, 2010 Edition

"Mark Lomas heads the firm's IP and technology law department. "Clear, concise and responsive," recent highlights of his workload have included advising the University of Exeter on a long-term commercial partnering arrangement with Exomedica to exploit biotechnologies created at the university, and advising Wessex Technology on a medical device (obstetrics) worldwide patent and know-how licence with Monty Medical. He also advised the University of Exeter on an exclusive exploitation licence arrangement, and on the establishment of a Malaysia-based joint venture company with Sage EMS Sdn relating to XFORA, an internet -based video conferencing and multiparty IT platform."

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, 2009 Edition

Mark Lomas advises on contentious and non-contentious IT matters, acting for both public and private sector clients of all sizes. "Very professional and helpful" he wins plaudits from clients for being "switched-on and heavily involved in deals."

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, 2008 Edition

'I haven't found anyone better outside of London', is one client's appraisal of Lomas.

Legal 500, 2007 Edition

Band 1 Adviser and Leader in the field

2007 and 2008 Editions of Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession.

"Proactive" Mark Lomas heads the team, handling both contentious and non-contentious work. Clients like his willingness to "explore issues in great, and necessary, depth."

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, 2007 Edition