I maintain a caseload of complex criminal defence work. My recent cases can be found here: https://murrayhughman.co.uk

I founded the Freedom Law Clinic, which offers low cost and scholarship based education to aspiring lawyers. We are allowing students to gain industry access while training for the SQE1 and SQE2 examinations. We are turning legal education into a tool for social change.

Independently managed an extensive caseload of serious white collar and complex crime. Advised Independent Financial Advisors with respect to investigations by the Financial Conduct Authority. Recent experience with the FCA’s new staged investigation procedure. Attended on both interview and preliminary findings meetings.Experience in advising companies and individuals with respect to criminal investigations by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs. Represented corporate client accused of… Show more Independently managed an extensive caseload of serious white collar and complex crime. Advised Independent Financial Advisors with respect to investigations by the Financial Conduct Authority. Recent experience with the FCA’s new staged investigation procedure. Attended on both interview and preliminary findings meetings.Experience in advising companies and individuals with respect to criminal investigations by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs. Represented corporate client accused of extensive tax evasion with a value in excess of 8 million pounds. Represented an individual alleged to have evaded capital gains tax following the purchase and sale of property in the sum of 500,000 pounds. Client faced no criminal charges. Secured a suspended sentence for a client accused of VAT and PAYE fraud connected to the construction industry with a value of over 1 million pounds.Licensing experience including advising on a new business plan involving associate membership under the 2003 Licensing Act. Successfully represented several pubs and clubs in local council proceedings. Prevented a client having licence conditions radically restricted in a summary review following allegations of repeated violence at his venue. Regularly advise the Night Time Industries Association on responses to local council consultations. Currently instructed on a health and safety prosecution involving ‘pop up’ food restaurants and the potential liability of their location managers. Extensive advocacy experience in the Magistrates Courts, covering first appearances, cash forfeiture proceedings and Police Property Act applications. Show less