Michael Goodwin KC has particular expertise representing clients in regulatory and disciplinary proceedings.

Michael is ranked as a Leading Barrister by Legal 500 in Business & Regulatory Crime (including Global Investigations).

Michael advises upon and provides representation in concurrent criminal and non-criminal proceedings if required. He was recently instructed by the Serious Fraud Office in the fifth Deferred Prosecution Agreement, approved by Mr Justice William Davis on 4th July 2019: [SFO v Serco Geografix Ltd].

Michael provides strategic advice and legal representation for professional clients facing investigation by Regulators and Law Enforcement Authorities.

Michael represents clients in complex cases of misconduct before the General Medical Council (including its Fitness to Practise Panel), the General Dental Council, the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and Police Disciplinary Tribunal.

Michael provides cross-jurisdictional representation for company directors, individuals and companies, and advises and represents clients before the First Tier Tax Tribunal (Tax Chamber) in HMRC related litigation and tax disputes. He has considerable experience of multimillion-pound VAT appeals involving Missing Trader Intra-Community Fraud investigations. He also conducts HMRC and excise related litigation before the Tax Tribunal and criminal courts.

Michael advises companies on compliance issues, and internal investigations. These often relate to the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and money laundering regulations.

Michael represents individual and corporate clients in Health and Safety prosecutions, including serious fatality at work cases.

Michael is a member of the Red Lion Chambers Fire Law team.

Michael has recently been appointed by the President of the Council of the Inns of Court to sit as a Chairperson on disciplinary tribunals and other panels including fitness to practice hearings conducted by the Bar Tribunal and Adjudication Service (BTAS).

Michael represents interested parties at inquests and in public inquiries.

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

Legal 500: Business & Regulatory Crime (including Global Investigations) (2019).

Reviews:

“Michael is a forensically astute advocate” and “is a good team player who is thorough and well prepared.”    Chambers UK (2023)

“Michael is incredibly meticulous in his preparation and one of the best advocates around. You want him on your side.”    Legal 500 (2023)

“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)

Eye for detail and always fully prepared.” Legal 500: Business & Regulatory Crime (including Global Investigations) (2022)

“He is a great court advocate who charms juries and judges. He is also very technically skilled” and “…he is extremely hard-working and is an outstanding advocate.” Chambers UK (2022)

“He has amazing flair in court and outstanding knowledge.” Chambers UK (2021)

“Incredibly thorough in his preparation and leaves no stone unturned.” Chambers UK (2021)

“Superb. Responsive, a pleasure to deal with, and liked by clients, he’s an all-round excellent advocate.” Chambers UK (2020)

“His work ethic is tireless.” Legal 500 (2020)

“His calm and measured advocacy style carries authority.” Legal 500 (2019)