Martin Cray

Known for his meticulous and skilled preparation, he focuses on extracting the flaws in his opponent’s case, using his powers of advocacy and tenacious cross-examination to take full advantage of any weaknesses exposed.

When you are in a really difficult situation, the worst I have ever faced in my life, it’s someone like Martin that you want standing right beside you dealing with the problems and simply doing everything possible to make it go away.

TRIAL EXPERIENCE

As one of the first solicitors to gain Higher Rights of Audience he has appeared in front of the Crown Court, Court of Appeal, the General Medical Counsel and the Privy Council.

Martin obtained an acquittal in the largest drugs importation case in British legal history (at that time); one of the largest mortgage fraud cases in British legal history (at that time); and obtained an acquittal on a triple murder case.

He has been granted advocacy rights before the French Court in Nice and was a formal advisor to the Speaker of the House of Commons in respect of criminal matters.

What I would say is that if you are facing a tough case and you need to win at all costs, call him and I think you will understand immediately.

Martin has extensive experience dealing with employment matters often both representing
employees and employers. Martin has successfully settled many cases at early pre-action
negotiations reducing costs and emotional upset for all those involved, as well as taking matters to
Final Hearings before tribunals ensuring the clients case is as best prepared as possible.
Martin also acts regularly for parties in complex family matters which may involve significant marital
assets, or complex legal arguments. Martin specialises in contentious family matters whether this be
financial remedy matters or child arrangement matters where one or both parents are particularly
hostile or there may be elements of criminal law which arise within the proceedings.

Martin is also highly experienced in contentious probate matters ranging from Dependents Act
Claims to Executors being removed from their role due to conduct. Martin’s keen aim is to ensure
cases such as these are dealt with as quickly and amicably as possible bearing in mind the family
element however in the event they are unable to be resolved without court involvement, Martin has
substantial success in these proceedings before the High Court.

Martin Cray takes great pride in his strategic and tactical approach to contentious matter and looks
for alternative ways to solve problems that others may not have seen.
He leads his team with great energy and enthusiasm to ensure that the whole team are working
optimally together to achieve great results for our clients.

EDUCATION & BACKGROUND

Martin was educated at Colchester Royal Grammar School and worked as an executive at the Department of Trade and Industry Headquarters in London before turning to the law. He received his degree in law from Kingston University in 1975 and then undertook his postgraduate Law Society qualification with his admission as a solicitor in 1981, founding his law firm two years’ later.

In his spare time, Martin has been a secretary to a preservation society, a councillor on Brighton Borough Council, Voluntary Services legal advisor, and legal advisor to Gay Times.

He lives in Rottingdean with his wife, is a father of two children, and is an enthusiastic dog walker and scuba diver.