Malcolm Galloway, described by the directories as ‘a great jury advocate, who is very, very personable and extremely sharp’ is an accomplished jury advocate practicing in regulatory law. He is recognised as a leading individual in his areas of practice, Health and Safety, defending in Environmental Prosecutions and Inquests.
Malcolm has been shortlisted as Health & Safety – Junior of the Year at the Chambers UK Bar Awards in both 2015 and 2023. He is ranked in Band 1 for Health and Safety in this year’s Chambers & Partners being described as ‘a heavyweight advocate but also personable and compassionate with clients’ and with having ‘a good eye for detail and great on his feet’.
He is regularly instructed in complex and high profile health and safety investigations including Gross Negligence Manslaughter, Corporate Manslaughter and frequently appears in long inquests forming part of an investigation by the HSE where he is described in the inquest section of the Legal 500 as ‘Excellent with clients, from individuals to large corporates, with empathy and understanding of the case and wider issues – a top-notch advocate and good strategist.’
He has very recently represented clients in the Grenfell Fire Inquiry, the successful defence arising from the Bosley Mill explosion and another jury success in the trial arising from the Splott Church Collapse. Further recent newsworthy cases include the very high profile inquest into the death of Awabb Ishak (toddler who died after long term exposure to mould in his social housing). It is no surprise that he is recommended in both the directories for Health and Safety and Environmental Crime where it is said:
“His thorough preparation for a detailed and complex matter was impressive, and his approach with a very vulnerable client was absolutely perfect – he managed to gain the client’s trust very quickly, which was not easy. I look forward to working with him again.”
‘a heavyweight advocate, who is robust when required with clients and opponents’
“Has excellent technical knowledge and is faultless in his case preparation.”
“His client care is second to none and he is the top junior for environmental prosecutions”
He is instructed by high profile clients including DHL, Mitchells & Butlers plc, Stannah lifts, Bureau Veritas, Siemens Energy, Weston Cider, Flybe, Electricity North West, UK Mail, Hilton Hotels, Wagamama, Brains Brewery, Ascot Racecourse, South Wales Police, South West Water, Thames Water and Northumbrian Water. His other clients include International Logistic Companies, Care Homes, Hotels, High Street Restaurant Chains, Supermarkets and Transport Companies.
As part of his Health and Safety practice Malcolm frequently appears in inquests and has been ranked in the Legal 500 in this area as well being described as having ‘a commanding presence and is calm and confident when speaking with clients. A tactically astute and incredibly knowledgeable barrister.’
In Environmental work he represents South West Water and has represented or is representing Thames Water and Northumbrian Water in prosecutions brought by their Regulator, the Environment Agency. The Legal 500 says ‘his client care is second to none and he is the top junior for environmental prosecutions’ and ‘he has excellent procedural and tactical knowledge to compliment top-grade advocacy skills, plus an excellent manner with clients.’ He is ranked within Chambers and Partners for his environmental work and the Legal 500 describe him as ‘extremely personable and builds good relationships with clients and instructing solicitors alike. He is particularly adept at anticipating how a judge will view a case’.
In 2012 Malcolm was appointed a Crown Court Recorder (part time judge) on the Western Circuit. In 2015 he was authorised to sit as a judge in cases involving sexual allegations and sexual allegations involving children. In 2024 he was appointed as a Mental Health Appeal Tribunal (Restricted Patients) Judge, to sit on tribunals involving mentally disordered offenders who are detained in hospital for treatment and who are subject to special controls by the Secretary of State for Justice. They include offenders who are diverted from the courts to the hospital system, and those who are transferred to a secure hospital from prison and made subject to a restriction order or direction.
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News
- Director acquitted of Manslaughter
- Members of Crown Office Chambers recognised as Market Leaders in Who’s Who Legal
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Memberships
- Criminal Bar Association
- Health & Safety Lawyers Association
- UK Environmental Lawyers Association
- Western Circuit
Recommendations
“He is a heavyweight advocate but also personable and compassionate with clients.”
Chambers & Partners, 2024
“Malcolm has a commanding presence, and is calm and confident when speaking with clients. A tactically astute and incredibly knowledgeable barrister.”
Legal 500, 2024
“Clear advice, robust advocacy, the ability to foreshadow opponents’ arguments and to structure submissions accordingly.”
Legal 500, 2024
“Malcolm is extremely personable and builds good relationships with clients and instructing solicitors alike. He is particularly adept at anticipating how a judge will view a case.”
Legal 500, 2024
“The savviest of senior juniors who has an impressive track record.”
Chambers & Partners, 2022
“A top-notch advocate who always approaches his cases with eagle eye detail and is a fantastic strategist.”
Legal 500, 2022
“He is experienced, excellent in court and brilliant in cross-examinations.”
Chambers & Partners, 2022
“An excellent advocate with great awareness of the strategic importance of how an inquest is conducted. Always exceptionally well prepared and impressive on his feet.”
Legal 500, 2021
“He’s very thorough, fantastic in court and gets great results.”; “He’s impressive on his feet and in conference with clients.”
Chambers & Partners, 2021
“He is clear, concise, and formidable in his field, and his tactical knowledge and experience are second to none.”
Legal 500, 2021
“Technically very strong with over 20 years of criminal advocacy experience. Rounded personality strengthened by a career which began outside of the law. Genuine courtroom presence. He has the ability to get juries on his side.”
Legal 500, 2021
“His thorough preparation for a detailed and complex matter was impressive, and his approach with a very vulnerable client was absolutely perfect – he managed to gain the client’s trust very quickly, which was not easy. I look forward to working with him again.”
Chambers & Partners, 2020
