Justice seen to be done: barrister Matthew appears in new TV series

Lawyer Matthew Radstone featured in the first episode of a new Channel 4 documentary series that follows some of the country’s leading barristers representing clients accused of serious crimes.

The programme, Barristers: Fighting For Justice, shows Matthew (OE 1993–2000), a criminal defence barrister, defending a taxi driver facing a 15-year prison sentence as he is accused of transporting cocaine worth £1m as part of an international drugs conspiracy.

The series depicts the work that goes into preparing a defence, from, for example, walking the crime scene through to forensic examination.

After reading Politics at Leeds, Matthew was called to the Bar in 2005.

A Legal 500-listed lawyer, he is based at 25 Bedford Row, a leading defence chambers, where he has established a strong reputation in the areas of serious crime, complex fraud and regulatory matters.

The chambers’ website states: “His reputation is built on his forensic mind, sound tactical judgement and affable approach. He is passionate about his cases and leaves nothing to chance as a result of his meticulous preparation.”

He previously featured in a BBC Radio 5Live series, Raising the Bar, about a day in the life of a barrister.

Outside of work, Matthew has long been a leading supporter of Jewish charities, including World Jewish Relief. He is also a Parent Governor at the Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary School in Mill Hill.