£44m Ponzi fraud success

£44m Ponzi fraud success

Michael Goodwin KC has successfully prosecuted former Kent Police Sergeant Michael Stanley, for his part in the setting up and operation of an elaborate and massive £44m Ponzi fraud. Following an extensive investigation and the forensic analysis of a business which...
Corporate crime risk and compliance

Corporate crime risk and compliance

Michael Goodwin KC  joined Michelle Sloane Partner at RPC and Zoe Gascoyne (Zoe G.) Head of Offshore Corporate & Wealthy Operations, Fraud Investigations Service HM Revenue & Customs in a panel discussion at this year’s “Tax Controversy Leaders...
Not guilty of murder charge

Not guilty of murder charge

Michael Goodwin KC’s client found not guilty of murder This was a high profile and sensitive case. Following the obtaining of defence psychiatric evidence the prosecution was persuaded to accept that Michael’s client had been acting under a diminished...
Michael Goodwin KC – Edits Serious Crime Bulletin

Michael Goodwin KC – Edits Serious Crime Bulletin

Michael edits the Red Lion Chambers “Serious Crime Bulletin”- a quarterly brief of recently decided cases and news spanning serious crime cases including homicide, firearms, drug and sexual offences. The bulletin provides a snapshot of prominent decisions and news...
Local Councillor not guilty of Covid Fraud

Local Councillor not guilty of Covid Fraud

Following an 8 day appeal against conviction hearing, Birmingham Crown Court found Michael Goodwin KC’s client not guilty verdict of fraud. Harman Banger, a former Councillor and Cabinet Member of Wolverhampton Council, had been charged together with his wife...