Martin Rackstraw

Practice Areas

Partner with nearly 25 years experience defending in serious and complex criminal investigations and prosecutions.

Martin specialises in advising in complex financial crime cases, particularly involving allegations of international bribery and corruption. He also represents clients facing allegations of homicide, serious sexual offences and drugs matters. He has particular expertise in cases involving historic sexual allegations, and representing clients on appeals and applications to the CCRC in miscarriage of justice cases.

Martin's practice has always had a prominent human rights emphasis and, for example, he is often asked to advise journalists, media organisations and “whistle-blowers” in relation to criminal investigations. He acts in extradition matters involving serious allegations and where there are political and human rights aspects.

Career

Trained Russell-Cooke Solicitors, Solicitor 1995-2003; Bindmans LLP 2003 to 2019 (partner from 2009; Joint Head of Criminal Law Team 2012); Russell-Cooke Solicitors Partner 2019-present.

Professional Memberships

Fraud Lawyers association; Defence Extradition Lawyers Forum.