EXPERTISE
Business & Property
Prior to being called to the bar Matthew worked in the front office of a tier-1 investment bank. Calling upon this experience Matthew relishes the complexity and challenge of commercial disputes. Prior to civil practice, Matthew developed white-collar criminal experience representing both corporate entities and private individuals in very high-value cases concerning allegations of professional and criminal impropriety. Consequently, Matthew appreciates the importance to commercial clients of detailed, actionable and timely advice, especially when the financial stakes are high.
More broadly, Matthew accepts instructions in all areas of Business & Property litigation, including:
- Breach of Contract
- Shareholder Disputes
- Real Property
- Commercial Landlord & Tenant
- Dilapidations
- Mortgage Possession
- Brokerage & Energy
- Employee Restrictive Covenants
- Trusts of Land (ToLATA)
- Proprietary Estoppel
- Contested Probate
- Inheritance Act
- Trespass/Nuisance
- Professional Negligence
Public Law & General Civil
As a member of the Attorney General’s Regional C Panel of Counsel, Matthew accepts instructions on behalf of government bodies. Recently Matthew was instructed in the High Court on behalf of a central government department, successfully defending a high value malicious prosecution and misfeasance in public office claim.
Matthew has also acted on behalf of the Cabinet Office on the Covid-19 Inquiry.
Matthew also has extensive experience in dealing with civil orders handled by the criminal courts.
Professional Discipline & Regulatory
In 2025 Matthew was appointed to the List of Specialist Regulatory Advocates in Health & Safety and Environmental Law.
As a Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Case Presenter, Matthew has experience of presenting cases relating to interim measures and substantive order reviews.
Matthew has extensive experience of professional discipline in representing servicemen and women at court martial. Although no longer accepting such instructions, Matthew looks forward to deploying this experience in other disciplinary proceedings.
Licensing
Matthew has experience of representing private individuals and local authorities in a range of licensing cases. He has a particular interest in firearms licensing and enjoys calling upon specialist knowledge acquired from a prior career as an infantry army officer.
APPOINTMENTS
- Attorney General's Regional C Panel of Counsel
- List of Specialist Regulatory Advocates in Health & Safety and Environmental Law (List C)
- NMC Case Presenter
- ICCA “Advocacy and the Vulnerable Training Programme”
EDUCATION & AWARDS
- University of Manchester, Politics & History – 1st Class BA (Hons)
- Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
- CFA (UK), Investment Management Certificate
- BPP University, GDL – Commendation
- University of Law, BPTC – Very Competent
- BPTC James Crouch Scholar (Gray’s Inn)
- Internship Award (Gray’s Inn)
MEMBERSHIPS
- Grayʼs Inn
- Young Fraud Lawyers Association
- Health and Safety Lawyers’ Association
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Matthew is public access qualified and is able to accept instructions from the public or businesses directly.
Prior to being called to the Bar, Matthew served as an infantry officer in the Welsh Guards up to the rank of Captain. His service included leading combat troops on overseas deployments and multiple active operational tours.
Following his return to the North East, Matthew maintains an associate tenancy at 5 Essex Chambers in London.
