Martin’s practice involves all aspects of the law relating to asset recovery, money laundering and confiscation, with cases straddling criminal and civil jurisdictions, Martin acts for clients in the Crown Court, the High Court as well as the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. He is frequently instructed in cases involving the freezing and recovery of crypto assets.

Martin is acknowledged as one of the leading practitioners in the field of Criminal Fraud; he defends, prosecutes and represents third parties (including companies) in serious fraud and corruption cases.

He has a strong appellate practice and is frequently instructed in cases where he did not appear in the lower court including two appeals in the Supreme Court including Haden & ors [2024] 1 WLR 4777. [2024] 1 WLR 4777. [2024] 1 WLR 4777.

Martin was also instructed by the CPS in four joined appeals involving ten defendants including two appeals to the Supreme Court both of which are landmark cases of CPS v Aquila Advisory Ltd (for the Respondent) and in Andrewes for the Appellant (the CPS).

Ranked as a leading silk by Chambers & Partners and star individuals in Legal 500 for POCA work

“Outstanding Intellect”

Martin has been a contributing editor of ‘Archbold’ since 2006 and has responsibility for the chapters on confiscation and money laundering offences. He is co-author of ‘Corporate Criminal Liability’ (described as “scholarly and comprehensive” by Lord Hoffmann), the fourth edition of which was published in April 2021.

He also regularly lectures on asset recovery and related topics both in the UK and abroad and has recently delivered money laundering advocacy training for prosecutors in Malta and Estonia.

• “Exceptional Advocate”

• “First class strategist and tactician”

• “Accessible and responsive”

• “Eloquent, Brave and Effective”

• “A go to barrister for Supreme Court POCA work. Outstanding advocacy - highly persuasive with silky elegance and charm.”

• “Martin is exceptional. A joy to work with, he has sound judgement and offers real expertise in POCA matters.”

• “Very skilful and a pleasure to work with, he gives clear, categorical advice.”

“He is clearly respected by judges and other practitioners in the field.”

“Few know more about this area. A real leader in the field. Delivers particularly high-quality written work. He is well-respected by all, including the judiciary and opponents. At home before any tribunal - civil or criminal. A good communicator and very responsive. A real team player who is willing to put himself out to deliver for those instructing him.”

• “Stands out amongst his peers for top-tier handling of fraud and corruption cases relating to money laundering and SFO investigations.”