187 Chambers

Matthew has an extremely busy practice, both publicly and privately funded, in all
areas of the criminal law
An experienced trial advocate, noted for his meticulous preparation and sound
judgement, Matthew is highly regarded by those that instruct him.
Matthew has been ranked in the Legal 500 2024
Matthew has a thorough, careful and meticulous approach to case preparation.
He provides understandable and realistic advice and is able to engage with
clients.’
Matthew has been ranked as band 6 for Crime Junior in Chambers and
Partners 2021
“An impressive advocate with a keen eye for the minutiae of a case, who is very
tech-savvy, so good for cases with reams of information.”
Matthew has been ranked in the Legal 500 2021
Matthew Bagnall – 187 Chambers Chambers ‘He is extremely adept at all forms
of electronic working and able to prepare and analyse cell-site and CCTV in a
way that is second to none.’
Ranked: Tier 2
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Matthew was ranked as band 6 for Crime Junior in Chambers and Partners
2020
“I instruct Matthew Bagnall on most of my cases as he has a fantastic eye for
detail and prepares his cases meticulously. He is able to digest large swathes of
information and process it precisely and quickly when needed.”
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Asset Forfeiture & Confiscation: R v W – Defence of complex confiscation arising from trading standards prosecution involving overseas assets. R v S – VHCC (Drug related confiscation proceedings with complex third party issues)

Criminal Defence: Murder/Manslaughter/Serious Violence Operation Emperor: R v Paffey – Murder (Diminished responsibility) Led by RCQC Operation Lantern: R v Garrod – Unlawful act manslaughter in course of armed robbery Led by JBQC R v I – Murder (Multi handed drugs related killing) Led by RCQC R v H – Attempted Murder Led by RWQC Rape/Sexual offences R v T – Child exploitation. R v B – Stranger Rape R v U – Multi handed gang rape. R v D – Historic rape Drugs Conspiracy Operation Zambia – Multi handed Class A drugs conspiracy (Involving issues surrounding extensive covert surveillance and cell site ) Public disorder Operation Reedham – Conspiracy to commit Violent disorder. Only defendant of 13 to be acquitted following football related violent disorder in which the victim sustained horrific injuries. Other R v McG & Others – Matthew Bagnall, leading Sasha Bailey, secure the acquittal of “McG” the lead defendant in the first modern prosecution of the Hijacking of an ocean going ship, following an eight week trial at the Central Criminal Court, prosecuted by T. Badenoch QC.

Criminal prosecution: Operation Moulin – Murder (Two defendants) ’Cold Case’ (complex disclosure issues) Led by RCQC Operation Fonthill – Murder (Two defendants) Drugs related execution. Led by RCQC Operation Vanquish – Murder Drugs related murder. (Prosecution following extradition of Defendant from South America) Led by JBQC R v S and L – Murder (Drugs related killing) Led by RCQC Fraud & Financial Crime R v H – Defence multi handed ‘boiler house’ fraud involving sale of ‘fine wine’ investments.

Regulatory Law: HSE v MB – H & S prosecution arising from death at work. and related Coroners inquest.

Trading Standards: R v CP – Defence of packaging company engaged by company to provide legitimate packaging for counterfeit goods.

Criminal Bar Association South Eastern Circuit Essex Bar Mess Awards, Qualifications & Other Grade 3 CPS Counsel LL.B