Chambers UK
“a great court advocate
who charms juries and judges.
He is also very technically skilled…
extremely hard-working
and an outstanding advocate.”
KING’S COUNSEL
Michael Goodwin KC
A first class barrister providing expert representation.
Michael defends and prosecutes high profile and complex criminal cases.
Michael is ranked as a Leading Silk by Chambers UK and by The Legal 500.
Michael represents individual and corporate clients fearlessly and with tactical precision.
The Legal 500 describe Michael as
“clever, organised, calm and a class act in the courtroom,”
“…… incredibly meticulous in his preparation and one of the best advocates around. You want him on your side.”
“…has amazing flair in court and outstanding knowledge…..”
“….he is a forensically astute advocate…”
CHAMBERS UK
“….Superb. Responsive, a pleasure to deal with, and liked by clients, he’s an all round excellent advocate….”
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Corporate crime risk and compliance
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Michael Goodwin KC ranked again as a Leading King’s Counsel
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7 jailed for 100 years following London shooting on King’s Coronation weekend
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£44m Ponzi fraud success
Michael Goodwin KC has successfully prosecuted former Kent Police Sergeant Michael Stanley, for his part in the...
Partner at Top Flight Accountancy Firm Not Guilty
Michael Goodwin KC's client, a partner in a top flight accountancy firm, was found not guilty by a jury at Southwark...
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Direct Access
Members of the public and organisations are able to instruct Michael Goodwin KC directly without the need to instruct a solicitor first on a Public Access (also called Direct Access) basis.
Michael is registered by the Bar Standards Board to conduct Public Access work.
Michael Goodwin KC practices from Red Lion Chambers, located at 18 Red Lion Court, Fleet Street, London, EC4A 3EB.
Red Lion Chambers has over 100 barristers and 27 King’s Counsel, was awarded ‘Crime Set of the Year’ (Chambers UK Bar Awards, 2021) and ‘Chambers of the Year’ Finalist (Lexis Nexis Legal Awards, 2022).
For further information contact Mark Bennett (Senior Clerk) or Nick Parkinson (Deputy Practice Director)
