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Mathew Bagnall

Mathew Bagnall

Matthew is a highly regarded specialist in Serious Crime, Fraud & Financial Crime, Regulatory Law, Asset Forfeiture & POCA, and Trading Standards. He is consistently ranked as a leading junior in Crime by both Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500. As a seasoned advocate, Matthew is regularly instructed in some of the most serious and complex criminal cases, including murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, firearms offences, sexual crimes, modern slavery, and drug conspiracies. His fraud and financial crime practice has seen him represent both corporate clients and individuals, including directors, in cases involving money laundering, tax fraud, bribery, and corruption. He is often engaged in pre-charge investigations for these high-profile matters. In the regulatory field, Matthew has extensive experience, including defending in Health & Safety prosecutions, notably those arising from workplace fatalities, as well as participating in related Coroner’s Inquests. With his expertise across these diverse areas of law, Matthew is a trusted and sought-after counsel for clients in both the public and private sectors.
George Penny

George Penny

George specialises in General Crime, Fraud & Financial Crime, Regulatory Law and Housing. In the field of General Crime, George is an increasingly sought-after advocate, regularly instructed to both defend and prosecute as sole and led counsel. His practice spans a wide range of serious matters including drug offences, serious violence and attempted murder. George’s Fraud & Financial Crime practice sees him acting for both individuals and government agencies in complex cases involving fraud, money laundering, and bribery and corruption. He is known for his strategic approach and meticulous preparation in high-stakes matters. He is currently instructed to administer a directors’ election for an international internet registry following the appointment of a receiver in the wake allegations of impropriety. In Housing Law, George has developed a particular expertise in Rent Repayment Orders (RROs). Since 2021, he has appeared in many of the leading appellate and first-instance decisions in this area, including in the First-tier Tribunal, Upper Tribunal, and Court of Appeal. His broader housing work includes appearances in the County Court on a variety of landlord and tenant matters. George also has growing experience in Regulatory Law, having acted as a case presenter for the Nursing and Midwifery Council and as review counsel for a core participant in a major public inquiry. Committed to access to justice, George undertakes pro bono work across a range of legal areas. In recognition of his contributions, he was shortlisted for Advocate’s Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year Award 2024. Outside his legal practice, George is involved in academic work on the regulation of artificial intelligence and outer space. He is available to advise on the current legal landscape and anticipated developments in these fast-evolving fields.