Matthew Buckland

An advocate described by Criminal Law and Justice Weekly as “masterful” and by the Guardian as “deft and subtle”.

Calm, measured, strong and persuasive; Matthew brings intellectual rigour and confidence to every case he is instructed in.

Matthew is a specialist defence advocate with extensive and frequently successful experience in defending complex fraud, money laundering and other allegations of serious organised criminal activity.

Matthew has represented numerous professionals charged with fraud including accountants, bankers, chartered surveyors and lawyers. He has also acted for them at related disciplinary proceedings. He has achieved many successful outcomes in the VAT tribunal.

Currently instructed in one of the lead Encrochat cases and assisting numerous clients with issues arising out of Operation Venetic.

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