Will Martin is a highly regarded junior, ranked in the Legal 500 as a leader in the fields of crime and sport.
Considered to be a first-class advocate and astute tactician, Will advises and acts for individuals and companies in a diverse array of matters across the criminal spectrum, from pre-charge through to trial.
Will’s criminal practice focuses primarily on defending and prosecuting serious crime, white-collar crime and regulatory crime. He has particular experience in complex cases, including murder, bribery and high-value fraud.
In April 2024 Will was appointed by the Attorney-General as Treasury Counsel monitoree for a period of three years.
Will has a busy sports law practice, with an expertise in football. He regularly acts for sports’ governing bodies, as well as other participants in the game, in high-profile regulatory and disciplinary disputes.
Will is considered by The Legal 500 to be “one of the best juniors in sports regulatory disputes out there”, and was shortlisted as Sports Junior of the Year in The Legal 500 UK Bar Awards 2023.
Will is able to receive Direct Access instructions.
What Others Say:
“Will is very bright and is a strong advocate – he has real presence in court and is unflappable. He is on top of brief and grasps the core issues very quickly. He is meticulous and his mastery of voluminous unused material is second to none.” Legal 500 UK 2025 (Crime)
“One of the best juniors in sports regulatory disputes out there.” – Legal 500 UK 2024 (Sport)
“Will has a remarkable analytical mind and as an advocate he is confident, charming & persuasive. He is a stellar practitioner.’” – Legal 500 UK 2024 (Crime)
“He has all the qualities one looks for in a top criminal barrister, combining a fierce tactical intellect with effortless advocacy.” – Legal 500 UK 2023
“Will is one of the best criminal barristers of his generation and a definite star of the future. He has a very sharp intellect meaning he successfully practices across a number of areas, including crime. He is an elegant advocate who can target a good point with laser-like precision. He is one of the few juniors one could confidently entrust to conduct any aspect of a serious case including complex legal arguments before the Court of Appeal.” – Legal 500 UK 2022
“One of the best juniors at the criminal bar. He thinks deeply about his cases and puts huge effort into their preparation. An outstanding all-rounder, he is comfortable arguing points of law and addressing juries. He has the ability to work across a number of practice areas. A definite star in the making.” – Legal 500 UK 2021
“A natural advocate with a real presence in court” – Legal 500 UK 2020