Matthew graduated with a 2:1 in Law from Trinity Hall, Cambridge University. He has been a barrister and a member of Kings Chambers since 1992. He has substantial experience of litigation. He trained as a mediator in 2012.

Matthew practises predominantly in costs. He has successfully completed all of the courses and examinations of a Costs Lawyer and is a member of the education sub-committee of the Association of Costs Lawyers. He is ranked in Chambers & Partners Band 2 Northern (Bar), Costs Litigation:

“He consistently impresses with his analytical skills; he is clearly capable of reacting to developing scenarios in litigation and then addressing these effectively.”

Legal 500, Regional Bar, Costs, a Leading Junior: 
“He has a great eye for detail”
(2020).

He has recently been involved in the cases of Blankley [2015] EWCA Civ 18, [2014] EWHC 168 &[2014] EWHC 1622, Cox v Woodlands Manor Care Home Ltd (C.A. 27 Jan 2015 – Cancellation of Contracts made in a Consumer’s Home or Place of Work etc. Regulations 2008), Virdi v RK Joinery Ltd (non party costs orders [2014] EWHC 3492 (Ch) and Chief Constable of Warwickshire v Young [2014] EWHC 4213 (Admin).