Michael Goodwin KC
UK Bar Guide 2024
Band 2 : Financial Crime
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Band 2
About
Provided by Michael Goodwin KC
Practice Areas
Michael Goodwin KC is highly regarded as an expert in business and financial crime, and serious crime cases. Michael is ranked as a Leading Silk in 2022 by the Legal 500 in Criminal Fraud and Business/Regulatory Crime (including Global Investigations), and by Chambers UK in Financial Crime.
Strengths:
“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. The 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.” The Legal 500 (2022).
“He has amazing flair in court and outstanding knowledge…” Chambers UK (2021).
“Superb. Responsive, a pleasure to deal with, and liked by clients, he’s an all-round excellent advocate.” Chambers UK (2020).
“…A well-respected barrister with notable expertise in prosecuting and defending high-value financial crime cases.” Chambers UK (2020).
Michael is a first-choice barrister, who conducts cases fearlessly and with tactical precision.
www.michaelgoodwinkc.com
Career
Call: 1996, Silk: 2019.
Professional Appointments:
Serious Fraud Office KC Panel (2020 to date);
Chairman of the Bar Tribunal & Adjudication Service (BTAS) (2020 to date);
Deputy District Judge (2013 to date);
Serious Fraud Office Panel A Counsel; CPS Grade 4; CPS Specialist Fraud Panel; CPS Serious Crime Panel - (2013 – 2020).