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Ben Marks

Partner and Head of Residential Property

Ben Marks is a property law specialist with over 15 years of experience and now heads up our real estate team.

Ben co-established Tibber Marks Solicitors in 2019, creating a thriving North London commercial and residential property practice.

Tibber Marks merged with RIAA Barker Gillette on 1 September 2021 to provide businesses and individuals with a personal and genuine alternative to the traditional City law firm.

Ben Marks has in-depth market knowledge of residential, property investment, and development transactions. He prides himself on his excellent customer service and his commercially minded approach.

Ben understands the importance of positive relationships and open lines of communication with his clients, brokers, agents, investors, and lenders.

Ben has a broad client base of private individuals, HNWs, developers, investors, and lenders. Ben works closely with our Private Client team to ensure his clients receive a 3D service, including advice on inheritance tax, wills, trusts, and estate planning.

Law, City of London School (2001)
LLB, University of Birmingham (2004)
Solicitor of England & Wales (Admitted 2007)

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Expertise

Developments

Development work includes site acquisitions and refinance; Help to Buy funding applications & administration; plot sales; option agreements; conditional contracts; overage; advise on Section 106 and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

Property investment

Property investment work includes acquisitions and refinance; lettings advice; Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) advice.

Residential property

Residential property work includes acquisition, charging, development, and disposal of high-value residential property, together with lease extensions and enfranchisement matters.

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What they say...

  • Ian, April 2025
    “Martin and his team at Barker Gillette acted for us in our purchase and sale of property. The chain was lengthy and elements of the work became complex. Martin was tenacious and resolved to answer our queries as they arose. He handled all aspe

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    “We have purchased flats before with 2 different solicitors who were unable to help us this time. Martin came highly recommended and are we glad. He was very professional in every way: knowledgeable, approachable, he has a friendly manner, very

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