Chambers UK

a great court advocate
who charms juries and judges.
He is also very technically skilled…

extremely hard-working
and
an outstanding advocate.”

 

KING’S COUNSEL

Michael Goodwin KC

A first class barrister providing expert representation.

 

Michael defends and prosecutes high profile and complex criminal cases.

Michael is ranked as a Leading Silk by Chambers UK and by The Legal 500.

Michael represents individual and corporate clients fearlessly and with tactical precision.

The Legal 500 describe Michael as

“clever, organised, calm and a class act in the courtroom,”

“…… incredibly meticulous in his preparation and one of the best advocates around. You want him on your side.”

Michael Goodwin KC providing advice

“…has amazing flair in court and outstanding knowledge…..”

“….he is a forensically astute advocate…”

 

CHAMBERS UK

“….Superb. Responsive, a pleasure to deal with, and liked by clients, he’s an all round excellent advocate….”

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“Michael is a first-class practitioner.....he has a phenomenal intellect and great powers of cross-examination"

Chambers UK (2024)

“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): Fraud Crime

“Michael is an exceedingly knowledgeable and skilled advocate "

Ranked as a Leading Silk in Financial Crime

Chambers UK 2024

Direct Access

Members of the public and organisations are able to instruct Michael Goodwin KC directly without the need to instruct a solicitor first on a Public Access (also called Direct Access) basis.

Michael is registered by the Bar Standards Board to conduct Public Access work.

Michael Goodwin KC practices from Red Lion Chambers, located at 18 Red Lion Court, Fleet Street, London, EC4A 3EB.

Red Lion Chambers has over 100 barristers and 27 King’s Counsel, was awarded ‘Crime Set of the Year’ (Chambers UK Bar Awards, 2021) and ‘Chambers of the Year’ Finalist (Lexis Nexis Legal Awards, 2022).

For further information contact Mark Bennett (Senior Clerk) or Nick Parkinson (Deputy Practice Director)