Daniel Murray
  • Daniel is a formidable and fearless advocate.

    Legal 500 2025, Crime

  • He pays meticulous attention to detail and is not afraid to challenge any injustices.

    Legal 500 2025, Crime

  • Daniel can assimilate lots of information very quickly. 

    Legal 500 2024, Crime

  • His knowledge of the law is superb and his advocacy is brilliant. He is calm and his client care skills are impressive.

    Legal 500 2024, Crime

Called 1996

Daniel Murray

Barrister

Daniel is a specialist in criminal defence, with significant experience in serious crime, fraud, and regulatory issues. Popular with both solicitors and clients, he has a busy practice, being regularly instructed to act in complex cases and representing defendants charged with a broad range of serious offences including murder, large scale drug importation, gang-related violence, and money laundering.

Daniel is excellent at interpreting complicated phone and data evidence, and has considerable experience with handling cross-jurisdictional issues relating to money laundering. He is quick to grasp the salient details of a case, and his easy manner makes him popular and respected by both professional and lay clients, as well as his peers. Daniel’s genial disposition belies a quick mind and a sharp tongue, and he is not to be underestimated. Since joining 25 Bedford Row, Daniel has developed a loyal following and generated leading work in complex cases.

Daniel’s deep familiarity with the processes, pitfalls and personalities of the current justice system allows him to guide his clients – and witnesses – expertly through a trial, ensuring that their case is effectively and persuasively presented. He is equally comfortable representing white collar clients accused of pharmaceutical counterfeiting or money laundering and those charged with gang-related firearms or drug offences. 

In addition to his expertise in serious criminal cases and fraud, Daniel has considerable experience in regulatory proceedings, particularly related to professional discipline in the medical and caring professions. He is regularly instructed to present cases at the Nursing & Midwifery Council, the General Dental Council, and in proceedings brought by the General Medical Council at the Medical Practitioners’ Tribunal Service. He also has experience defending police officers in Disciplinary Tribunals.

Daniel frequently appears in front of the Court of Appeal. He is qualified for Public Access Work and provides advice to authors, television producers and other creatives in respect of criminal procedure.

Memberships

  • Criminal Bar Association
  • British Association of Sport and the Law
  • Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers
  • South Eastern Circuit

Education

  • LLB (Hons) (UCL)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Sport and the Law (DeMontford)

Email: dmurray@25bedfordrow.com