Matt is a class barrister. Judges often compliment his style and expertise at the conclusion of the hearings, whether we win or lose. He is personable and has the ability to relate to a wide variety of people. ’ Legal 500
Matt acts in a range of personal injury claims, often but not exclusively involving public authorities. He acts in claims for negligence and assaults involving the police and prisons. He is instructed in human rights claims against local authorities arising from child sexual exploitation. He is commonly instructed to advise and appear in cases arising from his inquest practice and has significant experience of fatal accidents claims. Matt also acts in clinical negligence claims arising from his inquest practice and generally.
Matt acted for Victor Nealon in his claim against the police resulting from his notorious miscarriage of justice.
Matt is ranked as a band one leading junior in the UK Legal 500and Chambers and Partners. His day-to-day practice is split between inquests and civil claims, usually involving actions against public authorities. He in a recognised leading junior in administrative and public law, and has particular expertise in civil liberties cases, and those with a criminal law angle. He has acted as leading junior in the criminal and civil divisions of the Court of Appeal, and has appeared in cases before the Supreme Court, and the European Court of Human Rights.
Contact Matt’s clerks
Senior Clerk – Andy Reeves on 0113 213 5252
Talia Webster on 0113 202 8609
