Matthew is a family law specialist. Matthew has an established practice in public and private children’s cases and in family finance matters.
Bar Professional Training Course, BPP Law School (Very Competent), 2011
Bachelor of Laws, 2:1, University of Birmingham, 2010
Family Law Bar Association
Matthew is a panel member at the Bar Pro Bono Unit and willing to accept instructions in pro bono family law matters
Chambers and Partners 2023: “Matthew is a very good advocate, thorough and good with the more difficult parent clients.” “Matthew is an excellent junior who is well prepared with excellent client care. He is methodical and focused.” “He can pick up work and run with it quickly.”
Legal 500 2023: “Matthew provides clear advice and is down to earth with the clients. He is always well prepared, straight talking and very approachable. He will always discuss the case with clients and take their thoughts and views on board.”
Chambers & Partners 2022: “Matthew is excellent in his representation of vulnerable clients. He is always well prepared.”
Legal 500 2022: “Matthew is an excellent all round barrister with a particular strength in his advocacy and client care skills. I have seen first hand how he explains matters to clients in a careful and thorough manner, whilst being understanding to their needs and worries.”
Chambers and Partners 2021: “He has an excellent manner with clients and is dedicated and able to define a clear thread in a case and pursue it.”
Legal 500 2021: “Extremely knowledgeable and analytical, with strong case preparation as a result.”
Chambers and Partners 2020: “He’s a safe pair of hands, and is very good for directions hearings.” “He’s able to deliver unpalatable advice well.”
Birmingham Law School Lady Barber Prize for Mooting 2009
Inner Temple BPTC Exhibition Scholarship Award 2010
Inner Temple Duke of Edinburgh Entrance Award 2010
BPP Law School Outstanding Contribution to Pro Bono Projects Prize 2011
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St Ives Chambers is particularly well known for its family law expertise, which spans family finance, children and care matters………. Other key areas include crime and regulatory, commercial, Chancery and banking matters……Legal 500
