Marc Alan Livingston
Marc Alan Livingston (born 1988 at Glasgow, Martha St) is a lawyer. His is part of the extended Livingston family which is deeply involved in the Zionist movement in Scotland.
He describes himself as 'Lawyer, Scottish, Jewish, liberal, Celtic fan. Don't particularly like being labelled!'[1]
Writing in 2014 on the Scottish Independence Referendum he said of himself:
- Left wing, labour voter, middle class, Jew, Celtic supporter, support Irish self-determination whilst not holding any love for the IRA, fairly anti-royalist whilst not wishing any harm against them, ardent liberal Zionist, holds liberal values and I think Ally McCoist is a buffoon.[1]
Career
Education
- Queen Mary University of London Master of Laws (LLM), Public International Law 2016 - 2017 Grade: Merit. Distinction awarded for LLM thesis. Merit attained in International Criminal Law, International Law of Armed Conflict and Law of Treaties. Distinction attained in LLM thesis “Exploring the history of the conflict between Israel and Palestine through instruments of international law”. Overall grade of 66%
- BPP Law School Legal Practice Certificate, Law 2011 - 2012 Grade: Commendation
- BPP Law School Graduate Diploma in Law, Law 2008 - 2009 Independant Research Essay on International Law
- The University of Manchester Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Politics 2005 - 2008 Grade: 2:1. Activities and societies: Campaigns director of the Manchester Jewish Society, Manager and secretary of Oakhill Lions FC, Delegate to National Union of Students Conference, Elected to the University Student Union Council. Dissertation entitled - "Israel: Jewish and Democratic?"
- Mearns Castle High School Scottish Highers 1999 - 2005 Grade: AAABB
Jobs
- Janes Solicitors
- Full-time Head of Civil/Contempt Oct 2024 - Present
- Solicitor and Higher Court Advocate (Civil) Nov 2019 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos London, United Kingdom
- Since joining Janes in November 2019, I have used my skills and experience in civil litigation to compliment the firm’s existing and criminal practise. Specifically, I have worked on a number of high profile matters concerning civil contempts of court, including defending and prosecuting matters at the High Court and successful appeals at the Court of Appeal. Matters in the press include:
- The latter of these cases has helped clarify the law surrounding the right to silence in civil contempt, something that I was honoured to be asked to write about for LexisNexis:https://www.janes-solicitors.co.uk/images/EA---Contempt-and-the-right-to-silence-Andreewitch-v-Moutreuil-003.pdf
- Litigation Solicitor Waller Pollins Sep 2017 to Nov 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mos London, United Kingdom. I assist the firm’s litigation consultant Aryeh Kramer with a range of contentious issues. Currently handling matters concerning breach of contact, negligence, property possession and partnership disputes.
- Consultant Play With A Legend Nov 2016 to Jul 2017 · 9 mos
London, United Kingdom. Working alongside the founder and CEO on the day to day running of the business. Advising on certain legal issues and helping promote the brand and its affiliated partners.
- Lawyer (Business and Property Taxes Litigation Team) HM Revenue & Customs Nov 2015 to Jun 2016 · 8 mos London, United Kingdom The Solicitor’s Office is an integral part of HMRC. It is headed by the General Counsel and Solicitor, Gill Aitken, and includes approximately 200 lawyers who advise on legal issues arising from HMRC’s policy and operational work and conduct the Department’s litigation.
We are responsible for advising Treasury ministers and HMRC on tax law. We work closely with Treasury and HMRC colleagues in developing policy and on proposals for the Budget and Autumn Statement. We also implement policy through primary and secondary legislation, principally the annual Finance Bill. HMRC lawyers produce the highest volume of secondary legislation in the Government Legal Service.[2]
Family
Marc is the brother of Paul Livingston (also a lawyer and Zionist activist) and the cousin of Ally Livingston.
His parents are Derek David Livingston and Nicola Louise Livingston
Resources
- https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/marc-livingston/scottish-independence_b_5828888.html
- https://x.com/mlivingston88/status/1737479790137864359