Specialises in national security, serious and financial crime, regulatory & professional discipline work.
Member of Attorney General's Panel of Special Advocates since 2005 dealing with national security cases including Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures (TPIMs), legacy cases in Northern Ireland, cases before the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC), those arising from financial sanctions (Bank Mellat) and Guantanamo Bay (Binyam Mohamed). 'Appointed Person' for closed hearing in £4.1billion Thames Tidewater Tunnel project. Contributes to documents produced by special advocates including submissions to the Joint Committee on Human Rights. Interviewed by Amnesty International as part of investigations into 'closed material procedures'.
Over 20 years of experience in all areas of serious and financial crime both defending and prosecuting (CPS EAS Grade 4 prior to taking Silk). His experienced includes representing both individuals and corporate bodies in disputes, investigations and criminal proceedings. Frequently instructed to provide advice and assistance prior to charge in a variety of cases from a roadblock shooting by a British soldier in Kabul, Afghanistan to financial crime investigations in the UK. Martin is experienced in leading legal teams in high pressure factually and legally complex cases, especially where there are multiple defendants, and is known for his strategic and practical approach. Martin is currently instructed by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in the prosecution arising out of the Emiliano Sala plane crash, and is advising the Pension Regulator, with Roddy James and Libby Anderson, in respect of a multi-handed multi-million-pound fraud.
Extensive experience of regulatory/disciplinary hearings, inquests and investigations for Regulators and for individuals, corporate bodies, charities and other institutions. Worked with and/or against the CAA, Office of Rail and Road, Nursing and Midwifery Council, Royal College of Nursing, Bar Standards Board and Rugby Football Union. Cases have included advice on jurisdictional issues, prosecutions arising out of fatal crashes, dangerous goods prosecutions (including of Amazon & Sanyo), fitness to practice committees, competitions committees and internal hearings.
Member of Attorney General's Panel of Special Advocates since 2005 dealing with national security cases including Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures (TPIMs), legacy cases in Northern Ireland, cases before the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC), those arising from financial sanctions (Bank Mellat) and Guantanamo Bay (Binyam Mohamed). 'Appointed Person' for closed hearing in £4.1billion Thames Tidewater Tunnel project. Contributes to documents produced by special advocates including submissions to the Joint Committee on Human Rights. Interviewed by Amnesty International as part of investigations into 'closed material procedures'.
Over 20 years of experience in all areas of serious and financial crime both defending and prosecuting (CPS EAS Grade 4 prior to taking Silk). His experienced includes representing both individuals and corporate bodies in disputes, investigations and criminal proceedings. Frequently instructed to provide advice and assistance prior to charge in a variety of cases from a roadblock shooting by a British soldier in Kabul, Afghanistan to financial crime investigations in the UK. Martin is experienced in leading legal teams in high pressure factually and legally complex cases, especially where there are multiple defendants, and is known for his strategic and practical approach. Martin is currently instructed by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in the prosecution arising out of the Emiliano Sala plane crash, and is advising the Pension Regulator, with Roddy James and Libby Anderson, in respect of a multi-handed multi-million-pound fraud.
Extensive experience of regulatory/disciplinary hearings, inquests and investigations for Regulators and for individuals, corporate bodies, charities and other institutions. Worked with and/or against the CAA, Office of Rail and Road, Nursing and Midwifery Council, Royal College of Nursing, Bar Standards Board and Rugby Football Union. Cases have included advice on jurisdictional issues, prosecutions arising out of fatal crashes, dangerous goods prosecutions (including of Amazon & Sanyo), fitness to practice committees, competitions committees and internal hearings.