Mark Jarvis

Mark currently leads Lockharts' dental team and joined Lockharts in May 2005.  He was admitted as a solicitor in June 2007 and accepted associateship in 2010.

In addition to handling NHS disputes, he has focused on advising dentists and dental care professionals on the commercial aspects of dentistry including:

• Sale and purchase of NHS and private dental practices;
• Incorporation of dental bodies corporate;
• Preparation of tailored partnership, joint venture and expense sharing arrangements, and
• Negotiation of commercial contracts.

Advising on NHS Regulatory law and NHS contracts both for dental and medical practitioners, Mark advises both doctors and dentists in the referral disputes to the Litigation Authority as well as judicial review.  Mark was heavily involved in PMS reviews/negotiations and assisted GP practices and LMCs around the country.  Mark was also involved in advising on the PBC initiative and assisted GPs in the set up of corporate entities and the governing arrangements for PBC consortia.

Mark also advises medical clients on commercial contracts and the set up of corporate entities, including companies and LLPs.

Outside of Lockharts, Mark is a regular visitor to his local gym, enjoys playing badminton and is a keen supporter of Gillingham Football Club. He is also an experienced campanologist.

“Many thanks for all the hard work you have done and the 100% commitment you have given I am absolutely thrilled”

“I must again comment on the excellent presentation, quality & accuracy of your response to my questions”

“Thanks we know it's not been straight forward but you were always patient and thoroughly explained things to us rookies!”

“I have to say that I found Mark Jarvis of Lockharts Solicitors to be very helpful and efficient. Furthermore, despite the final negotiations turning out to be considerably more complicated than anticipated, my final bill was as per the original estimate, even though the full charges on the standard hourly rate would have been more than three times as much! I cannot recommend them highly enough and I also understand that the purchasers were not so fortunate”