Mark Hood

Associate & Head of Armed Forces Sector

Get to know me

I completed a twenty-year Army career in the Royal Logistic Corps as an officer gaining particular experience in delivering training, recruiting officers, project management, advising governments, operations and planning, and even running a string of British Forces Post Offices. Changing tack to pursue a career in the law, many of the skills learned in the Army have proved directly transferable to this role.

I studied for my Graduate Diploma and Legal Practice Certificate at the University of Law in Bristol, completing the latter with distinction. I trained at a full-service law firm in the South West before starting at Goughs in the Family department. I specialise in Armed Forces pensions on divorce, advising clients on the best way to protect their pension. I understand the effect that life in military has when facing a relationship break down or other related family law problems.

Supported by

Jen L
Jen Lever
Legal Assistant
Jen L

Jen Lever

JenLever@goughs.co.uk

01380 736658

My Main Office: Devizes

Accreditations & Certifications

Goughs legal 500
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What Our Clients Say

"I would like to thank Mark Hood for all his help in my divorce and financial proceedings, I am extremely grateful.  I feel so much happier, and both my son and I are settling nicely into our new home.  We love it and it is all thanks to Mark and his expertise. I would also like to thank Mark's Legal Assistant, Louise Johnston."
"Calm professional, option for further assistance was welcoming and no trouble."
"Mark was very friendly and helpful and always quick to respond to any questions I had no matter how big or small."

My greatest achievement

My greatest achievements are achieving 1st Dan black belt in Taekwondo, being a self-taught amateur drummer, and being an Indian restaurant-style curry “chef”.

What I like about working for Goughs

The amazing approach to teamwork by the leadership team which engenders a culture of trust, co-operation coaching, and mentoring to enable everyone to focus on the client. Autonomy and support in equal measure and an interesting mix of cases to work on.

My Latest Articles

Instructing a UK solicitor when stationed abroad

What happens to children when military parents divorce?

Divorce in the military: Why you need a specialist lawyer

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What I like about working for Goughs

The amazing approach to teamwork by the leadership team which engenders a culture of trust, co-operation coaching, and mentoring to enable everyone to focus on the client. Autonomy and support in equal measure and an interesting mix of cases to work on.

Mark Hood

Associate & Head of Armed Forces Sector

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Mark Hood

Associate Solicitor & Head of Armed Forces Sector

Looking to join a fast growing solicitors firm in Wiltshire? We are looking to hire family lawyers and  I’d love to help, so please message me and I’ll come back to you.