Recommendations

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“Michael is one of the brightest King’s Counsel out there…
he is exceptional in his cross-examination of the witnesses.”

Chambers UK (2025): Financial Crime

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“Michael is a powerful advocate and highly respected by his peers.”

Legal 500 (2025): General Crime

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“Michael is a first-class practitioner. He has a tremendous ability to foster good relations with judges, juries, and other members of the Bar.
He is extremely likeable, hardworking, courteous and honest. He has a phenomenal intellect and great powers of cross-examination.”

Legal 500 (2024)

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“He is so thorough and his preparation is really impressive…. He has a really beautifully measured style and is very clinical in his advocacy…”

Chambers UK (2024)

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“He is a forensically astute advocate.”

“Michael is a good team player who is thorough and well prepared.”

Chambers UK (2023)

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“Michael is incredibly meticulous in his preparation and one of the best advocates around. You want him on your side.

Eye for detail and always fully prepared.”

Legal 500 (2023)

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“Michael is first class. He is an obvious choice when dealing with high profile and complex fraud cases. He is exceptionally clever, and is very compelling both on his feet and in his written submissions.”

Legal 500 (2022):
Fraud Crime

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Ranked as a Leading Silk in Business & Regulatory Crime (including Global Investigations)

“Eye for detail and always fully prepared.”

Legal 500 (2022):
Business & Regulatory Crime

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Ranked as a Leading Silk in Financial Crime

“Incredibly thorough in his preparation and leaves no stone unturned..”

“He has amazing flair in court and outstanding knowledge…”

Chambers UK (2021)

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“He is extremely clever and takes a pragmatic approach. He has a great reputation with the prosecution agencies and the court.”

“He is a great court advocate who charms juries and judges. He is also very technically skilled.”

“He is extremely hard-working and is an outstanding advocate.”

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Ranked as a Leading Silk in Criminal Fraud

“Michael is a serious heavy-hitter in criminal fraud. He combines a powerful intellect with a measured and effective advocacy style.”

Legal 500 (2021)

Ranked as a Leading Silk in Business/Regulatory Crime:

“Clever, organised, calm and a class act in the courtroom.”

Chambers UK (2020): Ranked as a Leading Silk in Financial Crime:

“A well-respected barrister with notable expertise in prosecuting and defending high-value financial crime cases. He has experience in bribery, corruption and tax fraud matters.”

“Superb. Responsive, a pleasure to deal with, and liked by clients, he’s an all-round excellent advocate.”

Legal 500 (2020): Ranked as a Leading Silk in Criminal Fraud:

“His work ethic is tireless.”

Legal 500 (2019)

“His calm and measured advocacy style carries authority.”
“Michael is a serious heavy-hitter in criminal fraud. He combines a powerful intellect with a measured and effective advocacy style.” Legal 500 (2019).

“Clever, organised, calm and a class act in the courtroom.” Legal 500: Business & Regulatory Crime (including Global Investigations) (2019).

Legal 500 (2017)

“He is excellent at organising detailed evidence and has a charming persona with the jury”

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.

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Michael Goodwin KC

Highly regarded as an expert in business and financial crime, and serious crime cases.

Michael has extensive experience defending and prosecuting in high profile and complex criminal litigation. Michael represents corporate and professional clients.