Mark Hood

Associate Solicitor & 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.

Practice Areas

Divorce & Family

Office Location

Trowbridge

Sector

Armed Forces

Practice Areas

Divorce & Family

Office Location

Trowbridge

Sector

Armed Forces

Accreditations & Certifications

Highly knowledgeable and skilled in Armed Forces Pensions on Divorce and as such ran a seminar with Pump Court Chambers, Forces Pension Society and Actuaries for Lawyers to fellow professionals in March 2024

Specialisms

I specialise in Armed Forces pensions on divorce and my in-depth knowledge in this complex and niche area led to an article being published by The Financial Remedies Journal. Click here to read more.

With my military background, I sit as the Armed Forces Sector Lead. I am particularly knowledgeable in the areas of military relationship breakdown, children issues involving military parents and contested military finance cases.

Testimonials from clients

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”.

Supported by

I am fortunate to be supported by Louise Johnston, who can be contacted at louisejohnston@goughs.co.uk.

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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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.