Will Martin

Will Martin

“One of the best criminal barristers of his generation and a definite star of the future”
“A very sharp intellect”
“An elegant advocate who can target a good point with laser-like precision”

Legal 500 UK 2022
Year of call: 2010
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Criminal Defence

A fearless and agile advocate, Will defends in cases across the criminal spectrum, with his practice encompassing matters such as homicide and serious violence, drugs, and public disorder including protests. He has particular experience in representing professionals, from CEOs to police officers.

Recent Cases:

R v RW

Defence (led) of a 15 year old charged with murder.

R v MCT

Defence (led) of an individual charged with murder.

R v RM

Defence (alone) of a businessman alleged to have blackmailed his business partner following a high-value telecommunications deal gone-wrong.

R v TP & Ors

Defence (alone) of an individual charged with violent disorder following involvement in clashes with police and antifascist protesters. The incident was widely reported following the channel 4 documentary Angry, White & Proud.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Practice Areas

Accreditations

 

Appointments & Memberships

  • 2020: Appointed to SFO Panel B
  • CPS Advocate Panel Level 4
  • CPS Serious Crime Group Specialist Panel Level 4
  • CPS Fraud Specialist Panel Level 3
  • Young Fraud Lawyers Association
  • Criminal Bar Association
  • Private Prosecution Association

Education & Qualifications

  • BA (Hons) (1st class) Politics, University of Nottingham
  • David Karmel Entrance Award, Gray’s Inn
  • Steen Award, Gray’s Inn
  • Norman Tapp Memorial Prize, Gray’s Inn
  • Kalisher Archbold Award, Kalisher Trust

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