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Will Martin

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Position

Will Martin is a highly regarded junior, ranked in the Legal 500 as a leader in the field of crime.

Considered to be a first-class advocate and astute tactician, Will advises and acts for individuals and companies in a diverse array of matters across the criminal spectrum, from pre-charge through to trial.

Will’s criminal practice focuses primarily on defending and prosecuting serious crime, white-collar crime and regulatory crime. He has particular experience in complex cases, including murder and high-value fraud. A number of cases in which he has appeared have attracted significant attention in the national media.

Will is often instructed in complex regulatory matters, including health and safety, trading standards, planning enforcement and environmental legislation.

Will has a busy sports law practice, with a particular expertise in football. He regularly acts for sports’ governing bodies, such as the Football Association (the FA) and the English Football League (the EFL) in high profile regulatory and disciplinary disputes.

Career

Year of Call 2010

Memberships

• 2020: Appointed to SFO Panel B
• CPS Advocate Panel Level 4
• CPS Serious Crime Group Specialist Panel Level 4
• CPS Fraud Specialist Panel Level 3
• Young Fraud Lawyers Association
• Criminal Bar Association
• Private Prosecution Association

Education

• BA (Hons) (1st class) Politics, University of Nottingham
• David Karmel Entrance Award, Gray’s Inn
• Steen Award, Gray’s Inn
• Norman Tapp Memorial Prize, Gray’s Inn
• Kalisher Archbold Award, Kalisher Trust