Overview
Matthew practices exclusively in family law, specialising in financial remedy cases. He is instructed in both medium- and high-value disputes.
He has significant experience in cases involving business valuation, profitability, and liquidity, and regularly assists in identifying practical solutions to complex financial issues.
In the early years of his practice, Matthew developed a broader foundation across general common law matters before specialising exclusively in matrimonial finance work.
Matthew is recognised as a leading junior in matrimonial finance by both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500. Notable comments from these directories include:
- “Matthew is a tenacious and incisive advocate with an intense attention to detail. He is a genuine team player and readily available at all important stages of the case. He develops a strategy at the outset and supports tactics throughout.” (Legal 500, 2024).
- “Rock solid in his work, he knows his papers and is totally prepared. He’s straight with the client.” (Chambers & Partners, 2024).
- “Matthew has an absolute razor-sharp brain and is extremely charming too.” “He’s got a wonderful dry delivery which adds to his considerable gravitas. Considered and well liked by judges, you know a brief will be well taken care of if it’s in his hands.” (Chambers & Partners 2023).
- “Matthew is incredibly bright and has a fantastic analytical eye; he absorbs vast amounts of complicated information very quickly and simultaneously filters it down to the important elements.” (Legal 500, 2022).
- He is described as one whose “attention to detail is absolute, he ensures that every aspect of what he does is to the highest standard. He is always fully-prepared, his advocacy skills are brilliant and his negotiating strategies flawless.” (Legal 500, 2021)
Expertise
Matthew brings considerable depth and perspective to his matrimonial finance practice, as recognised by both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500. Commentary from these directories includes:
- “Matthew has a thorough grasp of brief and insightful analysis of the detail. He is always timely and meticulous in preparation. He has impressive and quick-witted advocacy skills targeted to achieve the outcome required.” (Legal 500, 2023)
- He is described as one who “grasps the complexities of the case and takes care to understand the client’s position. Matthew has an impressive knowledge of the relevant law, is thorough in his preparation, and provides robust, clear advice.” (Chambers & Partners, 2021)
- Matthew “deploys his forensic skills to turn cases around and achieve great results. He is a terrific advocate and cross-examiner, who is immensely hard-working, personable and highly supportive of the client.” (Chambers & Partners, 2020).
- He is described as “a fierce advocate who can process and then present a large amount of information within a short period of time.” (Legal 500, 2020).
- “The man is fantastic with detail.” (Chambers & Partners, 2019)
- “He has such an acute accounting mind and is able to grasp everything. He is extremely thorough and delivers on time. His preparation is thorough, and he grasps what is presented to him.” (Chambers & Partners, 2018)
- “He is a real terrier; focused and persuasive.” (Legal 500, 2017).
