Martin Heslop QC

Martin Heslop Q.C. is recognised as one of the leading experts in crime, health & safety and gaming & licensing at the bar today.

He is cited in the Legal 500, Chambers UK and legal experts as such:

• "A truly brilliant advocate with no discernable weaknesses”
• "In the super league”
• "Held in high regard by his peers”
• "A thorn in any opponent's side”
• "Punctilious in his presentation”
• "A fine silk whose standing as an excellent criminal lawyer is seen further to complement his gaming practice”

He has a substantial and extensive practise in his chosen fields and is highly sought after.

He spent 9 years as Treasury Counsel, prosecuting the most serious and complex cases but unusually maintained a very significant defence practice during that period being in demand to defend in many of the major criminal trials at the time.

In Silk, this has continued, enabling him to enjoy a diverse practice of the highest profile in the areas of crime, health & safety, gaming and licensing.

In Crime, he has represented both the Crown and the defence in cases varying from murder and terrorism to international fraud.

In Health & Safety, he represents well-known major companies both in the United Kingdom and abroad and regularly lectures on the implications of new legislation in this field.

In Gaming & Licensing, he is regularly instructed by the leading operators and his achievements are confirmed by unsolicited comments in numerous legal publications. Most recently, he has succeeded in obtaining Stage 1 licences against significant opposition for casinos in Stratford and Milton Keynes on behalf of Aspinals.

He advises regularly on all major legal issues and his representation is highly sought after.

He does not feel it necessary to list his most recent cases which are well-known and documented.

He is rightly regarded as one of the leading Queen's Counsel at the Bar.