Harry Martin

Solicitor Advocate

Harry Martin

Solicitor Advocate

Harry Martin joined MK Law in August 2023, from the litigation and investigations department of a Magic Circle law firm.

Harry’s biography

Whilst there, he litigated several cases in the Commercial Court, assisted clients with fraud and bribery investigations, worked on a private prosecution, and advocated in several Employment Tribunal cases for the Free Representation Unit.

Harry made the switch to criminal legal aid because of his passion for representing the most vulnerable members of society and holding the state’s powers to account. He now spends most days fighting his client’s corner in the Magistrates’ Court.

Harry gained his Higher Rights of Audience in July 2023 and particularly enjoys the advocacy aspect of his role.

Harry Martin
Solicitor Advocate
harry.martin@mk-law.co.uk
07485 304 550
Solicitor since: Feb 2023
With MK Law since: Aug 2023
Languages spoken: Mandarin Chinese

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Just some of Harry’s reviews

Some of Harry’s notable cases

8-week suspended sentence for a university student who pleaded guilty to driving whilst disqualified for the third time in less than a year. R v E

Client attempted to self-immolate outside of police station. Raised Article 10 ECHR defence and provided skeleton argument. CPS terminated proceedings. R v S

Client who swore at police inspector acquitted at trial of s. 4A Public Order Act offence. R v W

Successfully argued that my client’s electronic tag was broken at a breach of bail hearing. R v C

Obtained a 12-week suspended sentence for PWITS by arguing that there was no evidence of selling directly to users. R v B

Raised an identification defence in a s. 38 trial, forcing prosecution to offer no evidence. R v M

Client charged with possession of three knives acquitted of two at trial, and convicted of the third, but sentenced to a conditional discharge. R v N

Successfully excluded ID evidence on day of trial due to breaches of PACE. Client acquitted. R v M

Successfully resisted prosecution application to adjourn due to absent witness. Crown offered no evidence. R v O

Argued at Newton hearing that the alleged value of criminal damage was £80,000 less than the figure originally charged, and secured a community order when the Crown sought a 1.5-year custodial sentence. R v C