Matthew Hopkins

SPECIALISMS

Matthew currently accepts instructions in criminal matters.
Before starting becoming a Barrister,  Matthew was a manager at Santander bank. He also volunteered for a legal charity where he regularly represented clients in the First-tier Tribunal.

EDUCATION

• Bar Professional Training Course, Northumbria University (Outstanding)
• Bachelor of Laws, University College London (2:1)
• Whitley Bay High School and Sixth Form

AWARDS

• The Trinity Chambers Prize for the best performance on the BPTC
• The Park Lane Plowden Chambers Prize for the best advocate on the BPTC
• Baron Dr Ver Heyden de Lancey Prize, Middle Temple
• Certificate of Honour, Middle Temple
• First Place – Richard Murtagh Memorial Moot, Middle Temple
• First Place – National rounds of the Telders International Moot Court Competition

MEMBERSHIPS

• Criminal Bar Association