Matthew specialises in Casualty & Propery Fraud and was involved in the leading cases of Howlett v Ageas and Pegg v Webb on the issue of fundamental dishonesty.  More recently Matthew has successfully committed a fraud ring to prison for contempt of court including the ringleader of the fraud ring.

“He is a tenacious and able barrister.”

– Chambers and Partners (2024)

In Casualty Fraud, Matthew heads the team in which he exclusively defends and has been at the forefront in the development of this ever-expanding area of law.

Matthew is also known for his effective and thorough cross-examination skills and has been consistently recommended in Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, including Tier 1.

In large loss cases Matthew’s focus is in cases involving allegations of fundamental dishonesty and/or disputes on liability.

The Property Fraud side of Matthew’s practice focuses on dishonest property transfers; claims to and rights over land as well as the fraudulent construction, sale of property and first party fraud.

Matthew’s practice is based upon Trials & Appeals. He is also happy to be instructed for CCMCs, interim injunctions and other contentious and substantive applications.

Matthew focuses on a client led service and is keen to expedite paperwork for pleadings, skeleton arguments and applications as and when required.

Matthew is a member of PIBA & PBA and regularly provides training in these areas.

Matthew also undertakes general common law work including contract, personal injury and divorce.

If you would like to book Matthew for Court or paperwork, please see contact his clerks.