Professional Qualifications
Police Station Accreditation Scheme – Cardiff University (2023)
CLAS Magistrates Court Qualification (Duty Solicitor Accreditation) – Cardiff University (2025)
Recent and notable cases
The defendant in this case was a retired woman with no previous convictions. She was charged with assault by beating and stalking with serious alarm & distress after the break down of her relationship with an ex-partner. Max, with the assistance of Grace Smith, drafted written representations to the CPS which persuaded them to discontinue the assault by beating charge ahead of trial on the basis that there was not a realistic prospect of conviction. At trial, Max made a successful half-time submission that there was no case to answer after the Crown failed to prove that the complainant in this case was a victim of stalking or that the allegations had led to any substantial adverse change in his day-to-day activities. The defendant was as a result found not guilty.
Max secured an acquittal for a defendant at Reading Magistrates’ Court who was charged with causing substantial criminal damage to the temporary accommodation they were staying in. The defendant in this case was a vulnerable student at the time of allegations.
Ongoing proceedings before Winchester Crown Court where the defendant had been charged with possession with intent to supply Class B drugs (cannabis).
Max secured an acquittal for a defendant at Reading Magistrates’ Court who was charged with assaulting a police officer. Max was able to successfully persuade the court that the client was not aware that he was being stopped by police officers due to medical issues related to his eyesight, meaning that his actions in self-defence were proportionate and reasonable.
Max secured an acquittal for a defendant at Reading Magistrates’ Court who was charged with assaulting hospital staff at the psychiatric ward he was being treated at. The court found that they could not be sure that the assaults took place.
Max was able to successfully persuade the Crown that it was not in the public interest to pursue a prosecution for breaching a Sexual Risk Order after it was shown that the order was in the process of being discharged at the time of the alleged breach.
Testimonials
'I highly recommend Reeds Solicitors. The service I received from Mr Max Riley - Gould was exceptional—professional, thorough, and genuinely caring. The solicitor took the time to explain everything clearly and guided me through the entire process. I felt supported and confident in their expertise. Thank you for your excellent service!'
Client
'Exceptional. I received exceptional service from Max & Rob. Max was extremely helpful throughout the whole process, rapidly addressing any questions I had. Max kept me fully informed of all developments. Rob then represented me with a very professional approach keeping me at ease at all time. I highly recommend the both of them and was very pleased to have had them both represent me. Thank you.'
Client
'Professional, supportive and non-judgmental. What a great team. Thank you.'
'Max Riley‑Gould was God sent for me, when I was going through a difficult period in my life. A brilliant lawyer with genuine empathy and care for his client's welfare. He fought my case with dedication and great professionalism.'
Client
'He was very clear in communicating the potential outcomes and took the time to listen to my version of events, including events leading up to my arrest. Max achieved a great outcome for me, as I was expecting the worst.'
Client
'I cannot begin to thank Max and Atalanta for their support and expert advice throughout my 17 year old grandsons arrest to his trial. Compassionate, caring, professional and thorough.'
Client