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Martin McCarthy KC

Martin McCarthy KC

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

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Practice Areas

Serious Crime, including Homicide, drugs, serious organised crime, Terrorism, serious sexual offending and Fraud.

Professional Memberships

Criminal Bar Association

Fraud Lawyer

South Eastern Circuit member

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UK Bar

Financial Crime - London (Bar)

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Martin McCarthy KC of Farringdon Chambers has a strong track record of defending in financial crime cases. He is esteemed for his ability in cases of fraud, money laundering and serious organised crime. He has particular expertise in modern slavery cases.

Strengths

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  • Martin is on top of every aspect of his case

    Financial CrimeUK Bar
  • Martin has always had a great analytical mind and is able to handle huge, complex cases.

    Financial CrimeUK Bar
  • Martin is very persuasive, works tirelessly and juries love his speeches.

    Financial CrimeUK Bar
  • He has a common touch. His skill set lies with clients and solicitors.

    CrimeUK Bar
  • Martin McCarthy KC has always been a great analytical mind and is always able to handle complex and huge cases.

    CrimeUK Bar
  • McCarthy is very persuasive, works tirelessly marshalling facts and juries love his speeches. He gets results.

    CrimeUK Bar

Ranked Barristers at Farringdon Chambers (8)

London (Bar)

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